mentorship

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

NOUN

state of being an informal teacher

Synonyms

STRONG

advisership

WEAK

consultancy practice

Example Sentences

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After a period of mentorship lasting up to two years, the NQPs would progress to career paramedics on a NHS Band 6 pay scale.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 9, 2026

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 • Nov. 26, 2025

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 • Nov. 10, 2025

There are twelve girls who’ve been selected for the Woman to Woman mentorship program.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson