mentorship

noun

men·​tor·​ship ˈmen-ˌtȯr-ˌship 

-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

Examples of mentorship in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Participants will also have the opportunity to refine and strengthen their innovations with expert mentorship and strategic support, officials said. —Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 2 Mar. 2025

Alumni Networks: Your former school or university may have mentorship programs or networking events. —Dr. Diane Hamilton, Forbes, 1 Mar. 2025

By guiding through experience, leaders build trust and encourage creativity, ensuring their mentorship is impactful and transformative. —Rolling Stone Culture Council, Rolling Stone, 28 Feb. 2025

The best career moves come from positioning, mentorship, and actively seeking leadership opportunities outside of performance reviews. —Ross Rosenfeld, Newsweek, 26 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

mentor entry 1 + -ship

First Known Use

1848, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for mentorship

• authorship
• battleship
• censorship
• chairmanship
• chieftainship
• comradeship
• consulship
• craftsmanship
• dealership
• draftsmanship
• fellowship
• fingertip