Mentee: meaning, definitions and examples
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mentee
[ menˈtiː ]
professional development
A person who is being mentored, typically by someone more experienced or knowledgeable.
Synonyms
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
Word origin
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.