consultant
Translation
consultant, adviser
Examples
She works as a management consultant.
She works as a management consultant.
They hired a financial consultant for advice.
They hired a financial consultant for advice.
Grammar Patterns
a consultant ((on/in sth.)) an expert on a subject He is a consultant on financial matters.
work as a consultant to have the job of a consultant She works as a marketing consultant.
Similar Words
Synonyms: adviser, expert, specialist
Etymology
From the verb 'consult' + the suffix '-ant' (a person who does something). So, 'a person who consults or gives advice'.
Memory Tips
A 'consultant' is a person you 'consult'. The '-ant' suffix often refers to a person, like in 'assistant'.