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adviser

American  
[ad-vahy-zer] / ædˈvaɪ zər /
Or advisor

noun

  1. one who gives advice.

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

  3. a fortuneteller.

adviser British  
/ 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

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Other Word Forms

  • advisership noun

Etymology

Origin of adviser

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

Example Sentences

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As a former Fidesz adviser, he believes this gives him an advantage.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

"The fog of war continues," investment adviser Christopher Dembik of Pictet Asset Management said.

From Barron's • Mar. 31, 2026

Mr. Taub is founder and managing partner of Hetz Ventures, former Israeli intelligence officer, and adviser to governments on AI, cybersecurity and defense strategy.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 30, 2026

You’re right to be worried about handing over control of your money to a financial adviser, but not because it’s possible you’re going to get scammed.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 30, 2026

I'm done with my job as consumer advocate/health adviser.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

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