Mentorship: meaning, definitions and examples

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mentorship

 

[ ˈmɛn.tər.ʃɪp ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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

🇮🇳 मेंटरशिप

🇩🇪 Mentorship

🇮🇩 mentorship

🇺🇦 менторство

🇵🇱 mentoring

🇯🇵 メンタリング

🇫🇷 mentorat

🇪🇸 mentoría

🇹🇷 mentorluk

🇰🇷 멘토십

🇸🇦 الإرشاد

🇨🇿 mentorství

🇸🇰 mentoring

🇨🇳 指导

🇸🇮 mentorstvo

🇮🇸 leiðsögn

🇰🇿 менторлық

🇬🇪 მენტორობა

🇦🇿 mentorluq

🇲🇽 mentoría

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.