Mentor

/ˈmɛn.tɔːr/

Meaning & Definition

noun

An experienced and trusted advisor or teacher, often in a specific field or profession.

She found a mentor in her professor, who guided her through her academic challenges.

A person who provides guidance and encouragement to someone else, often in their personal or professional development.

The young entrepreneur sought out a mentor to help him navigate the startup world.

In some professional settings, a mentor is someone who helps develop another's skills through advice and support.

The company has a formal program that pairs new employees with a mentor for their first year.

verb

To act as a mentor to someone; to provide guidance and advice.

She mentored several interns during her time at the organization, helping them build their careers.

To train or coach someone, especially in a professional context.

He was chosen to mentor the new recruits, sharing his expertise and knowledge.

From the Greek word 'Mentor', the name of a friend of Odysseus, who was entrusted with the care of his son.

mentor-mentee relationship:

A professional connection between a mentor and a mentee.

find a mentor:

To seek out someone experienced for guidance.

be a mentor:

To take on the role of advising or teaching someone.

big brother/sister

In the program, I was paired with a big brother who guided me.

wise owl

He’s the wise owl of the group, always giving great advice.