Where does “mentor” come from?
mentor (French) comes from Ancient Greek Μέντωρ, from Proto-Hellenic méntōr, from Proto-Indo-European méntōr, from Proto-Indo-European men- — to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,...
mentor (French): mentor, guide
Definitions
- mentor, guide
Ancestry of “mentor”, step by step
mentor traces back through two separate lines of ancestry.
via Ancient Greek Μέντωρ
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ancient Greek | Μέντωρ | Mentor |
| 2 | Proto-Hellenic | méntōr | — |
| 3 | Proto-Indo-European | méntōr | — |
| 4 | Proto-Indo-European | men- | to think, mind; spiritual activity; to stay,... |
via Latin mentor
| Step | Language | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Latin | mentor | — |