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. 5, 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

Howard Lutnick climbed to the top of Cantor Fitzgerald before turning 30 under the mentorship of founder B. Gerald Cantor.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 26, 2025

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 • Nov. 10, 2025

I’m regretting saying yes to this mentorship program.

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson