consigliere

American

[kawn-see-lye-re] / ˌkɔn siˈlyɛ rɛ /

noun

Italian.

plural

consiglieri

a member of a criminal organization or syndicate who serves as an adviser to the leader.

consigliere British

/ ˌkɒnsɪglɪˈɛərɪ /

noun

a trusted adviser, esp in a criminal organization

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Etymology

Origin of consigliere

Italian, from Latin consiliārius , from consilium advice

Example Sentences

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But Mr. Duvall, who died Sunday at age 95, didn’t make his name until he played the Corleone family consigliere three years later in “The Godfather.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 16, 2026

Some say that it’s because her consigliere, Corey Lewandowski, who rarely leaves her side and is said to be operating as co-secretary, has alienated everyone in the White House.

From Salon • Dec. 11, 2025

She is Roberts’ manager and consigliere, and the pairing has paid off nicely.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 17, 2024

Cohen, a self-described consigliere, admits to intimidating people and lying on Trump’s behalf.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2024

"Clarence is our deal-making Renaissance man. Our pope. Our rebel. Our consigliere," Epic Records' CEO Sylvia Rhone told Billboard in 2006.

From BBC • Aug. 14, 2023

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