adviser

or ad·vi·sor

[ ad-vahy-zer ]

noun

1. one who gives advice.
2. Education. a teacher responsible for advising students on academic matters.
3. a fortuneteller.

adviser

/ ədˈvaɪzə /

noun

1. a person who advises
2. education a person responsible for advising students on academic matters, career guidance, etc
3. education a subject specialist who advises heads of schools on current teaching methods and facilities

Other Words From

• ad·viser·ship noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of adviser¹

First recorded in 1605–15; advise + -er ¹

Example Sentences

However, Henry Newman, a former adviser to Conservative ministers who now writes about Whitehall, said the review was "always going to be something of a whitewash".

From BBC

President-elect Donald Trump and his advisers are eyeing major cuts to federal safety net programs like Medicaid and food stamps to balance the cost of their massive tax agenda, The Washington Post reported Monday.

From Salon

The fight has spilled into public view, with advisers such as billionaire Elon Musk promoting Lutnick for the position and criticising one of the alternative candidates, Scott Bessent, as too "business as usual".

From BBC

During the 2024 campaign, Stephen Miller, Trump’s top immigration adviser, told The Times that money could be redirected from the military budget to build facilities to hold people awaiting deportation.

From New York Times

Sion Roberts, a chartered tax adviser based in north-west Wales said he believed anywhere between 50 and 100 of the farmers on his own firm's books would be affected.

From BBC

Related Words

• aide
• coach
• confidant
• consultant
• counselor