n.
Pronunciation: ' men- ˌ to ̇ r, -t ə r
Function: noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek Ment ō r
Date: 1616
1 capitalized : a friend of Odysseus entrusted with the education of Odysseus' son Telemachus
2 a : a trusted counselor or guide b : TUTOR , COACH
– men · tor · ship \ - ˌ ship \ noun