noun ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   One who offers advice.
2. 2
   an expert who gives advice wordnet
3. 3
   A xiangqi piece that is moved one point diagonally and confined within the palace.

Synonyms

All synonyms

consultantadviseradvisercounselcounsellorcounselor

Example

More examples

"The company engaged him as an advisor."

Etymology

From advise + -or.

Related phrases

chief medical advisordoctoral advisorfinancial advisormilitary advisorpolice search advisorrobo-advisorsales advisorturf advisor

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