mentorship

American  

[men-tawr-ship, -ter-] / ˈmɛn tɔr ʃɪp, -tər- /

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.

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Etymology

Origin of mentorship

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

Example Sentences

Many fans affectionately referred to him as "Uncle Ebo", reflecting both his longevity and mentorship of younger artists.

From Barron's

“I also want to express my gratitude to Bob Iger for his generous mentorship, his friendship, and the profound impact of his leadership,” D’Amaro said.

From Los Angeles Times

Finally, there is a call on Hollywood to create mentorship, scholarships and opportunities that expand access on all levels of the ecosystem.

From Los Angeles Times

And Hammerstein provided another crucial contribution to the development of the musical through his mentorship of an aspiring songwriter named Stephen Sondheim.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Each internal candidate is going through a rigorous preparation process, including mentorship from Mr. Iger, external coaching and engagement with all directors,” Disney said in its proxy.

From Los Angeles Times