MENTOR


Meaning of MENTOR in English

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

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