advisor
Translation
adviser, consultant, mentor
Examples
He works as a financial advisor.
He works as a financial adviser.
My academic advisor helped me choose my classes.
My academic adviser helped me choose my classes.
Grammar Patterns
((an advisor)) ((to sb./sth.)) an expert who gives advice to a person or group He is a special advisor to the president.
Similar Words
Synonyms: consultant, counsellor, mentor
Etymology
From the verb 'advise' plus the suffix '-or', meaning 'a person who does'. The UK spelling is often 'adviser'.
Memory Tips
An advisOR is a persOn who gives you advice. Note the common UK spelling 'adviser'.