Mentors: meaning, definitions and examples

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mentors

 

[ หˆmษ›ntษ”rz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

education

Experienced and trusted advisors or teachers who provide guidance and support to less experienced individuals, typically in a professional or educational setting.

Synonyms

advisors, guides, tutors

Examples of usage

  • The mentors at the university helped the new students adjust to campus life.
  • She sought advice from her mentors on how to advance in her career.
Context #2 | Verb

education

To advise or train someone, typically a less experienced individual, by sharing knowledge, expertise, and support.

Synonyms

advise, coach, guide

Examples of usage

  • The professor chose to mentor several students in her research project.
  • He enjoys mentoring young professionals who are new to the industry.

Translations

Translations of the word "mentors" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mentores

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเค—เคฆเคฐเฅเคถเค•

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Mentoren

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pembimbing

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฝะฐัั‚ะฐะฒะฝะธะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ mentorzy

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒกใƒณใ‚ฟใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mentors

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mentores

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท rehberler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฉ˜ํ† 

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ู…ุฑุดุฏูˆู†

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mentoล™i

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ mentori

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅฏผๅธˆ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ mentorji

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ leiรฐbeinendur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฝะฐัั‚ะฐะฒะฝะธะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ”แƒœแƒขแƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mentorlar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mentores

Etymology

The word 'mentor' originates from Greek mythology, where Mentor was a character in Homer's Odyssey. In the story, Mentor was a trusted friend of Odysseus, who was entrusted with the care and education of Odysseus' son Telemachus. Over time, the term 'mentor' evolved to represent a wise and trusted advisor or teacher who provides support and guidance to a less experienced individual.

See also: mentor, mentoring.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,544, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.