mentee

noun

men·​tee men-ˈtē How to pronounce mentee (audio)
: one who is being mentored : protégé
nearly all the mentees opted to remain in the sciencesSally Rubenstone

Examples of mentee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web At the end of the program, each mentee will have the opportunity to be read by Gauyo’s agents at Culture Creative and lit managers at M88, and each will receive the latest Final Draft software. Valerie Complex, Deadline, 13 June 2024 The program serves as a mentee opportunity via Real Engagement Through Active Philanthropy (REAP), focused on preparing Black men for philanthropic endeavors. Eshaan Sarup, The Arizona Republic, 9 June 2024 The headline-grabbing pastor, whom Adams has described as a mentee, had pleaded not guilty to all charges. Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 12 Mar. 2024 Lastly, Heron Preston’s mentees from his H2 program have revealed their contributions to the first H2 collection with H&M. Keep scrolling below to learn more about these fashion moments from over the weekend. Essence, 17 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for mentee 

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Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of mentee was in 1965

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“Mentee.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentee. Accessed 4 Jul. 2024.

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