Meaning & use
Sponsee
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A person who is mentored and supported by a sponsor, especially in a recovery program.
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In her first year of sobriety, she called her sponsor whenever she felt like relapsing, and he in turn checked on his other sponsees.
The support group paired each new sponsee with an experienced member.
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The word is most closely associated with twelve-step programs like Alcoholics Anonymous, where the sponsor-sponsee relationship provides one-on-one guidance.
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