— mentorship , n.
/men"tawr, -teuhr/ , n.
1. a wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
2. an influential senior sponsor or supporter.
v.i.
3. to act as a mentor: She spent years mentoring to junior employees.
v.t.
4. to act as a mentor to: The brash young executive did not wish to be mentored by anyone.
[ 1740-50; after MENTOR ( Méntor ) ]
Syn. 1. adviser, master, guide, preceptor.