adviser

[ad-vahy-zer] /ædˈvaɪ zər/
noun
1.
one who gives advice.
2.
Education. a teacher responsible for advising students on academic matters.
3.
a fortuneteller.
Also, advisor.
Origin
1605-15; advise + -er1
Related forms
advisership, noun
Examples from the web for advisor
  • Let me just acknowledge the presence of some of my outstanding Cabinet members and advisors.
  • Although he has retired, he still works with Jacq as editorial advisor.
  • They submitted their theses to their advisors on time.
  • It is very common that financial advisors will recommend taking the lump sum distribution.
  • Of course, you should always check with your advisor.
  • He will also serve as an advisor to the company.
  • Your mentor is not your thesis advisor.
  • I'd hate to be the advisor that gave him the thumbs-up on this little adventure.
  • The petition also asks that charges be brought against three company executives and a tax advisor.
  • He is also an on-the-spot advisor and trouble-shooter.
British Dictionary definitions for advisor

adviser

/ədˈvaɪzə/
noun
1.
a person who advises
2.
(education) a person responsible for advising students on academic matters, career guidance, etc
3.
(Brit, education) a subject specialist who advises heads of schools on current teaching methods and facilities
Word Origin and History for advisor

adviser

n.

1610s, agent noun from advise (v.). Meaning "military person sent to help a government or army in a foreign country" is recorded from 1915. Alternative form, Latinate advisor, is perhaps a back-formation from advisory.