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.

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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

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Other Word Forms

• advisership noun

Etymology

Origin of adviser

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

Example Sentences

Uncertainty has forced many deal processes to move at a slower pace in recent weeks, advisers say.

From The Wall Street Journal

A decision to join the military campaign would send a public signal of Arab support for the war, said Bilal Saab, a fellow at Chatham House and a former Pentagon adviser on the Middle East.

From The Wall Street Journal

Our Tribal Youth Council adviser had pointed out that the real tribe named in the story hadn’t received any compensation.

From Literature

Many Jobcentre Plus staff and welfare advisers privately believe that the basic, standard rate of Universal Credit is not enough to live on.

From BBC

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From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• aide
• coach
• confidant
• consultant
• counselor