mentorship

noun

men·​tor·​ship ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship How to pronounce mentorship (audio)
-tər-
: the influence, guidance, or direction given by a mentor
Francie rides under the mentorship of Rodney Jenkins.Ami Rosi
The solution, they decided, was a two-year program welcoming adolescents into the community with equal doses of mentorship, Scripture and recreation.Nathan Thornburgh
Senior Senate women intentionally cultivate a collaborative spirit through social events and mentorship.Jill Filipovic

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The prizes also include $2,000 cash, mentorship, computers, IMDbPro memberships and festival screenings. Abigail Lee, Variety, 24 Jan. 2025 This program offers funding, mentorship, and networking opportunities to help women scale their businesses. Holly Eve, Forbes, 23 Jan. 2025 That sort of mentorship, especially from a two-time Pro Bowler, was borderline invaluable for Robinson. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 23 Jan. 2025 Mike Olsen, another former Busch North champion, acknowledged Truex Sr.'s mentorship and contributions to the racing world. David Faris, Newsweek, 18 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for mentorship 

Word History

Etymology

mentor entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mentorship was in 1848

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“Mentorship.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentorship. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.

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