I. ˈmen-ˌtȯr, -tər noun
Etymology: Latin, from Greek Mentōr
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 -ˌship noun
II. transitive verb
Date: 1976
: to serve as a mentor for : tutor