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mentor

 
 
/ˈmentɔːr/ US   /ˈmentər/ noun [C] HR, WORKPLACE

Definition

a person with experience in a job who supports and advises someone with less experience to help them develop in their work: He acted as a business mentor to many young aspiring entrepreneurs. → See also mentee
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