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men·tor [ mén tàwr, méntər ]


noun  (plural men·tors)
Definition:
 
1. experienced adviser and supporter: somebody, usually older and more experienced, who advises and guides a younger, less experienced person

2. trainer: a senior or experienced person in a company or organization who gives guidance and training to a junior colleague



transitive verb  (past and past participle men·tored, present participle men·tor·ing, 3rd person present singular men·tors)
Definition:
 
be mentor to somebody: to act as a mentor to somebody, especially a junior colleague

[Mid-18th century. Via French< Latin< Greek Mentōr "Mentor"]
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