mentorship

[men-tawr-ship, -ter-]

noun

1. the position or services of a wise and trusted counselor or senior sponsor, often in a particular field.

   Nearly a hundred graduate students received research training in his laboratory and benefited from his mentorship.

2. a relationship or arrangement with such a counselor or sponsor.

   To develop my writing craft, I’m currently undertaking a mentorship with a well-known fantasy writer.

Word History and Origins

Origin of mentorship¹

mentor ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

Example Sentences

It’s a true Los Angeles story, with Bryan calling it “about homecoming, mentorship and generational impact.”

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He came under the mentorship of Howard H. Mackey Sr., one of the most prominent Black architects and educators of the 20th century, known for instilling a sense of architecture’s civic purpose.

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CBS also championed mentorship programs for writers and directors to build a more diverse pipeline of creators.

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Justin Oldfield, a thoroughbred breeder and a chairman of the CTBA, said that Harris wanted everyone in the industry to be successful, always offering mentorship and help to those who needed it.

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Before the Irvine show, Pointeworks will host its first mentorship program for local students who intend to pursue a professional dance career.

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