Looking for the meaning of the word MENTOR in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of MENTOR with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Mentor
Speech Type: Noun
Etymology:
mid 18th century: via French and Latin from Greek Mentōr, the name of the adviser of the young Telemachus in Homer's Odyssey
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɛntɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
an experienced and trusted adviser
Short Definition:experienced and trusted adviser
Examples:- he was her friend and mentor until his death
Word: Mentor
Speech Type: Verb
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈmɛntɔː
Dialects: British English
Definition:
advise or train (someone, especially a younger colleague)
Short Definition:advise or train
Examples:- both trainees were expertly mentored by a site supervisor
- mentoring should be encouraged
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