mentor

Definitions of mentor
  1. noun
    a person who gives private instruction (as in singing, acting, etc.)
    synonyms: huisonderwijzer, instructeur, instructrice, opvoeder, studiementor, voogd
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    blokker, repetent
    a teacher who is paid to cram students for examinations
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    docent, frik, instructeur, instructrice, leerkracht, leraar, lerares, onderwijsgevende, onderwijskracht, onderwijzer, schoolfrik, schoolvos
    a person whose occupation is teaching
  2. noun
    one who supervises or has charge and direction of
    synonyms: promotor, studiementor
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    regisseur
    someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a show
    chef
    a person who exercises control over workers
    hoofdopzichter, politiechef, politiecommissaris, superintendent
    a person who directs and manages an organization
    inspeciënt, inspiciënt, toneelmeester
    someone who supervises the physical aspects in the production of a show and who is in charge of the stage when the show is being performed
    duvelstoejager, slavendrijver
    a supervisor of slaves at work
    regisseur
    someone who supervises the actors and directs the action in the production of a stage show
  3. noun
    an expert who gives advice
    synonyms: adviseur, consulent, counselor, raadgever, raadsman, raadsvrouw
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    begeleider, consulent, voorlichter
    someone who gives advice about problems
    bedrijfsadviseur, organisatiedeskundige
    adviser to business about efficient management practices
    aanbrenger, spinbol, weidemolen
    one who sells advice about gambling or speculation (especially at the racetrack)
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