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mentee

 

[ menˈtiː ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional development

A person who is being mentored, typically by someone more experienced or knowledgeable.

Synonyms

apprentice, disciple, protégé

Examples of usage

  • Each mentee receives guidance and support from their mentor.
  • The mentee was eager to learn from the mentor's expertise.

Translations

Translations of the word "mentee" in other languages:

🇵🇹 aprendiz

🇮🇳 शिष्य

🇩🇪 Mentee

🇮🇩 mentee

🇺🇦 підопічний

🇵🇱 uczeń

🇯🇵 メンティー

🇫🇷 protégé

🇪🇸 aprendiz

🇹🇷 menti

🇰🇷 멘티

🇸🇦 مُتَدَرِّب

🇨🇿 svěřenec

🇸🇰 chráněnec

🇨🇳 被指导者

🇸🇮 mentoriranec

🇮🇸 lærisveinn

🇰🇿 шәкірт

🇬🇪 მენტორინგის ბენეფიციარი

🇦🇿 təlim alan

🇲🇽 aprendiz

Etymology

The term 'mentee' originated in the late 20th century as a counterpart to the term 'mentor'. It reflects the growing importance of mentorship and professional development in various fields, where experienced individuals guide and support those who are newer or less experienced.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,419 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.