Mentorship: meaning, definitions and examples
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mentorship
[ ˈmɛn.tər.ʃɪp ]
personal development
Mentorship is a relationship in which a more experienced or knowledgeable person helps to guide a less experienced or less knowledgeable person. The mentor provides advice, shares experiences, and supports the mentee’s personal and professional growth. This relationship can exist in various settings, including educational, professional, or community environments. Effective mentorship often leads to the mentee gaining new skills and insights while the mentor can benefit from the fresh perspectives of the mentee.
Synonyms
advisorship, coaching, counseling, guidance, tutelage.
Examples of usage
- She sought mentorship from a senior manager.
- The mentorship program helped students transition to college.
- He enjoyed the mentorship dynamics with his interns.
Translations
Translations of the word "mentorship" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mentoria
- orientação
- acompanhamento
🇮🇳 मेंटरशिप
- मार्गदर्शन
- सलाह
🇩🇪 Mentorship
- Betreuung
- Anleitung
🇮🇩 mentorship
- bimbingan
- pendampingan
🇺🇦 менторство
- наставництво
- супровід
🇵🇱 mentoring
- wsparcie
- kierowanie
🇯🇵 メンタリング
- 指導
- サポート
🇫🇷 mentorat
- accompagnement
- tutorat
🇪🇸 mentoría
- orientación
- asesoría
🇹🇷 mentorluk
- rehberlik
- danışmanlık
🇰🇷 멘토십
- 멘토링
- 지도
🇸🇦 الإرشاد
- التوجيه
- المرافقة
🇨🇿 mentorství
- vedení
- podpora
🇸🇰 mentoring
- poradenstvo
- vedenie
🇨🇳 指导
- 导师制
- 辅导
🇸🇮 mentorstvo
- usmerjanje
- spremljanje
🇮🇸 leiðsögn
- ráðgjöf
- mentorskap
🇰🇿 менторлық
- жетекшілік
- кеңес беру
🇬🇪 მენტორობა
- გაწვდილი
- ხელმძღვანელობა
🇦🇿 mentorluq
- rəhbərlik
- dəstək
🇲🇽 mentoría
- orientación
- apoyo
Etymology
The term 'mentorship' derives from the character Mentor from Homer's epic poem 'The Odyssey.' In the story, Mentor is a friend of Odysseus who is entrusted with the care and education of Odysseus's son, Telemachus, during Odysseus's absence. The word itself is a combination of 'ment' (which relates to the mind or mental activity) and 'orship', indicating a condition or state. Over time, the term evolved to encompass a broader definition of guidance and support, emphasizing the important role individuals play in the development of others within various fields. The concept of mentorship has grown significantly, especially in business and education, where structured mentorship programs have become common to facilitate career advancement and personal growth.