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

Meanwhile, Bruins for Life will become a third-party alumni group and mentorship program.

From Los Angeles Times

The Thunder’s investment in the NBA draft’s undervalued prospects isn’t just a basketball mentorship program—it’s also a business imperative.

From The Wall Street Journal

In the Stockton Unified School District, the positive outcomes of the AmeriCorps-funded Improve Your Tomorrow, a mentorship and college access program for young men of color, can be seen at Cesar Chavez High School.

From Los Angeles Times

Rather than merely focusing on mentorship, networking or community-building, the Visionary Fellowship was designed to give these filmmakers the production experience they’ll need to thrive in the industry.

From Los Angeles Times

It was a loss of mentorship, aesthetic brilliance and camaraderie felt throughout the art world.

From Los Angeles Times