adviser

Or ad·vi·sor

[ad-vahy-zer]

noun

1. one who gives advice.

2. Education.,  a teacher responsible for advising students on academic matters.

3. a fortuneteller.

adviser

/ ədˈvaɪzə /

noun

1. a person who advises

2. education a person responsible for advising students on academic matters, career guidance, etc

3. education a subject specialist who advises heads of schools on current teaching methods and facilities

Other Word Forms

• advisership noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of adviser¹

First recorded in 1605–15; advise + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Consult with an adviser if you are making any significant withdrawals.

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John Perry, policy adviser to the Chartered Institute of Housing says: "That's why this idea has currency. It is very encouraging local authorities appear to want to work with the government."

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First Brands’ bankruptcy advisers have since said its debt actually exceeds $11.6 billion.

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Speaking at Prime Minister's Questions earlier, Sir Keir Starmer said: "Under this government, no minister or special adviser played any role in the provision of evidence."

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“Kick them out of the party. Take away their official roles. Stop using them as campaign advisers. This bulls**t has to stop.”

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Related Words

• aide 
• coach 
• confidant 
• consultant 
• counselor