mentor
UK: ˈmɛntɔː | US: ˈmɛnˌtɔr
n. an experienced and trusted advisor or guide
vt. to advise or train someone, especially in a professional or educational context
mentor = ment<mind> + or<agent suffix>
- ment<mind>: Derived from Greek mentos (mind, thought), via Latin mentor (adviser).
- or<agent suffix>: A suffix denoting a person who performs a specific action (e.g., "actor," "director").
Etymology Origin:
The word "mentor" traces back to Homer's Odyssey, where Mentor was the name of a wise and trusted counselor to Odysseus. Over time, the name evolved into a common noun representing a guiding figure. The morpheme ment reflects the intellectual aspect of guidance, while or signifies the role of the advisor.
She became a mentor to young entrepreneurs in her community.
The program pairs students with industry mentors for career guidance.
He mentored dozens of researchers during his academic career.
A good mentor provides both technical advice and emotional support.
The company encourages senior employees to mentor new hires.