adviser
Translation
adviser, consultant, counsellor
Examples
He works as a financial adviser.
He works as a financial adviser.
She is a special adviser to the president.
She is a special adviser to the president.
Grammar Patterns
((a/an ...)) adviser a person who advises on a particular subject He works as a financial adviser.
adviser ((to sb.)) an adviser for a person or group She is a special adviser to the president.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consultant, counsellor, mentor, guide
Etymology
From the verb `advise` + the agent suffix `-er`, literally 'one who advises'.
Memory Tips
An advis**er** is a p**er**son who gives advice. The spelling "advisor" is also common, particularly in North America.