advisor
Translation
adviser, consultant, counselor
Examples
He is a financial advisor.
He is a financial adviser.
She is a special advisor to the minister.
She is a special adviser to the minister.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((field)) adviser a person who advises on a specific subject He is a financial adviser.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consultant, counselor, mentor
Etymology
From 'advise' + '-or' (an agent noun suffix). Literally 'one who advises'.
Memory Tips
An advis**or** is a pers**on** who gives advice. The '-or' ending often denotes a person.