Mentors: meaning, definitions and examples
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mentors
[ หmษntษrz ]
education
Experienced and trusted advisors or teachers who provide guidance and support to less experienced individuals, typically in a professional or educational setting.
Synonyms
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.
education
To advise or train someone, typically a less experienced individual, by sharing knowledge, expertise, and support.
Synonyms
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:
๐ต๐น mentores
๐ฎ๐ณ เคฎเคพเคฐเฅเคเคฆเคฐเฅเคถเค
๐ฉ๐ช Mentoren
๐ฎ๐ฉ pembimbing
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะฐััะฐะฒะฝะธะบะธ
๐ต๐ฑ mentorzy
๐ฏ๐ต ใกใณใฟใผ
๐ซ๐ท mentors
๐ช๐ธ mentores
๐น๐ท rehberler
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ฉํ
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูู ุฑุดุฏูู
๐จ๐ฟ mentoลi
๐ธ๐ฐ mentori
๐จ๐ณ ๅฏผๅธ
๐ธ๐ฎ mentorji
๐ฎ๐ธ leiรฐbeinendur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฝะฐััะฐะฒะฝะธะบัะตั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแขแแ แแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ mentorlar
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.
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.
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