Mentee Definition and Meaning

Definition of ‘mentee’

mentee in British
noun

//someone who is mentored
//after a thorough process to pair up a student (mentee) with a mentor in his or her field of study
Research carried out among companies running Internet mentoring schemes has convinced her that it is vital to train the mentee as well as the mentor before the programme.

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mentee
noun [ C ]
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a person who is helped by a mentor (= a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school):
Discussions between the mentor and mentee are not shared with the school administration.

A senior manager takes a personal interest in the development of a more junior employee, with a view to helping the mentee prepare for a more senior post.

More examples

It is the mentor’s job to help the mentee find their own solutions rather than plunging straight into, ‘If I were you…’
The benefactor of a mentor’s wisdom – the mentee – is usually someone who is younger, perhaps starting out in their career.
The mentor/mentee relationship is very much like that of a parent and child.



mentee

noun [ C ] uk us ?
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HR, WORKPLACE someone who is given support and advice about their job by a mentor (= a more experienced person who helps them):
He was assigned an employee as a mentee to help prepare him for a more senior post.


See also
mentor noun

Source: https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/mentee

mentee [ men-tee ]

noun
a person who is guided by a mentor.

Origin of mentee
ment(or) + -ee


Examples from the Web for mentee

Last year, I saw directly how this plays out through my mentee , Christian.
Forget the Kids Who Can’t Get In; What About Those Who Don’t Even Apply?|Jonah Edelman|December 9, 2014|DAILY BEAST

And next time, Mr. Clutterbuck might want to advise against providing your mentee -of either gender-access to classified documents.
Paula Broadwell, David Petraeus, and the Mentoring Scam|Michael Moynihan|November 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Reports often refer to Paula Broadwell as a mentee of David Petraeus.
Paula Broadwell, David Petraeus, and the Mentoring Scam|Michael Moynihan|November 19, 2012|DAILY BEAST

Just as he had Michael Vick, the coach took on Locksley as a mentee .
The NFL’s Spiritual Guru|Bryan Curtis|February 3, 2010|DAILY BEAST

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Definition of mentee in English:

mentee
noun

A person who is advised, trained, or counselled by a mentor.

Pronunciation
mentee

Source: https://en.oxforddictionaries.com/definition/mentee

mentee noun

a person who is advised and helped by a more experienced person over a period of time
– the mentor/mentee relationship
– The aim is to build up your mentee’s confidence.
– The mentee may wish to discuss her career plans with you.

Compare mentor

Source: https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/mentee

mentee noun
men-tee
Definition of mentee

: one who is being mentored : protege
// nearly all the mentees opted to remain in the sciences- Sally Rubenstone


Examples of mentee in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

//Most mentors are professionals who are actively engaged in their careers. From fall through spring, mentors spend time with their mentees at their workplace, at the ballpark, on the golf course, sailing, surfing or just hanging out. – Brad Avery And Will O’neill, latimes.com, ‘Mentorship program at Newport Harbor High School makes a difference in kids’ lives,’ 7 June 2018

//An impressive panel of feminists including Marlene Schiappa, Asa Charlotte Regner, Barbra Katz, Sue Allchurch, and Jessica Neuwirth welcomed this year’s class of eager mentees in the scenic setting. – Elisee Browchuk, Vogue, ‘Dior Celebrates the Newest Members of Its Women@Dior Program,’ 16 Mar. 2019


First Known Use of mentee

1965, in the meaning defined above

Source: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mentee