admonitor

[ ad-mon-i-ter ]

noun

1. an admonisher.

Other Words From

• ad·mon·i·to·ri·al [ad-mon-i-, tawr, -ee-, uh, l, -, tohr, -], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of admonitor¹

From Latin, dating back to 1540–50; ad-, monitor

Example Sentences

Conscience is at most times a very faithful and prudent admonitor.

From Project Gutenberg

Phosphor' bright, Most splendid 'midst the starry host of heaven; Admonitor of labor, now was risen; When Perseus bound again on either foot, His winnowing wings; girt on his crooked sword; And cleft the air, on waving pinions borne.

From Project Gutenberg

When his admonitor said "Go," Wodehouse made a step towards the door, and for an instant felt the exhilaration of enfranchisement.

From Project Gutenberg

On paper he was limited by the possibility of being deposed and by the election, independently of his influence, of an "admonitor" and some assistants.

From Project Gutenberg

It is the oldest preacher and admonitor in this churchyard.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• aide
• coach
• confidant
• consultant
• counselor