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

Beiermeister started a peer mentorship program for women at OpenAI in early 2025.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 11, 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

Tiller’s mentorship was deeply influential for Julie, and she has worked in the abortion field since his death.

From Slate • Jan. 13, 2026

“Young women, this is what this mentorship program is about. We will have fun, yes. But we will also discuss some of the distractions and barriers to success and hopefully gain strategies for overcoming them.”

From "Piecing Me Together" by Renée Watson