Mentee
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Mentee is a noun meaning A person who is being mentored.
Meaning
A person who is being mentored.
Example Sentences
Near-synonyms: apprentice, buddy (in training sense), intern, pupil, student, trainee
[T]he two characters form a beautiful mentor-mentee relationship in which each derives tremendous strength from the other
The mentee occasionally teaches the class, regularly confers with students, conducts optional special study sessions, and relieves the professor of most clerical classroom functions
In some mentorship programs, the mentees get a say in whom they will be paired with. A 'mentee may be drawn to make certain connections based on a sense of their professional influence.
Word Forms
- mentees
Synonyms for mentee
Depending on context, synonyms include mentoree, apprentice, buddy, intern, pupil, student.
Antonyms for mentee
Common opposites include mentor, teacher.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include mentor, learner, trainee, internship, apprentice, student.
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