Adviser
/ədˈvaɪzər/
nounBeginnerCommonGeneral
Meaning
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1
A person who gives guidance or recommendations.
/ədˈvaɪzər/
nounneutralBeginner
General
A person who gives advice.
She sought advice from a career adviser.
💡 Simply: Someone who helps you by giving suggestions.
More Examples
2
My academic adviser helped me choose my courses.
How It's Used
Business
"The financial adviser helped her plan for retirement."
Politics
"The president relies on a team of close advisers."
From Middle English *avisour, from Old French aviser "to advise, consider," from avis "opinion, advice." The modern spelling reflects the influence of the related verb "advise."
Historically, the term was often used interchangeably with 'counselor,' but it has gained more specific connotations in modern usage.
Memory tip
Think of 'advise' - someone who gives advice.
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