Meaning & Definition of Adviser in English

Detailed Definitions

• Definition: A person whose job is to give advice in a particular field.

  Example Sentence: The financial adviser helped her plan for retirement.

• Definition: A person appointed to give advice or assistance.

  Example Sentence: He acted as an adviser to the committee.

Etymology

Origin: From Middle English, from Old French 'aviseur', based on Latin 'advisorem' meaning 'to see or consider'.

Synonyms

Common Phrases and Expressions

• financial adviser: A professional who provides financial advice.
• academic adviser: A faculty member who helps students with their academic planning.
• legal adviser: An attorney or expert who gives legal advice.

Translations

• Spanish: asesor

• French: conseiller

• German: Berater

• Russian: советник

Related Words

• advise: To offer suggestions about the best course of action.

• advice: Guidance or recommendations offered with regard to prudent future action.

• advisory: Having the power to advise or recommend.