mentor
/ˈmɛntɔr/
noun
- An experienced and trusted person who gives advice and guidance to someone with less experience, especially in a job or career.
- She has been a mentor to many young scientists over the years.
- A good mentor listens carefully and offers honest feedback.
- My mentor at the company helped me learn the ropes quickly.
Antonyms
verb
- To act as a mentor to someone; to guide and advise someone with less experience.
- The program mentors students from underprivileged backgrounds.
- I hope to mentor a new employee next semester.
- He mentors several junior developers in his free time.