mentor — meaning in English

English meaning

• mentor noun An experienced, trusted advisor who guides someone less experienced.
• tutor noun A person who teaches a student individually or in a small group, often privately.

Senses

mentor is used for these senses in English:

• mentor A wise and trusted counselor or teacher.
• tutor One who teaches another (usually called a student, learner, or tutee) in a one-on-one or small-group interaction.

mentor — full definition

1. noun An experienced, trusted advisor who guides someone less experienced.
2. verb To act as a mentor to someone; to guide and advise them.

tutor — full definition

1. noun A person who teaches a student individually or in a small group, often privately.
2. verb To teach someone individually or in a small group.

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