Learn English – “Trainer” is to “trainee” as “mentor” is to what

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What do you call someone who is being mentored? Is it mentoree or mentee? Does the term student or pupil imply a context outside the business environment?

Best Answer

I think you may be looking for protege:

protege — a person who receives support and protection from an influential patron who furthers the protege's career