# adviser

/ædˈvaɪzɝ/ (US) · /ɐdvˈaɪzɐ/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/adviser
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 2. academic mentor

noun · CEFR B2

a teacher who helps students choose their classes and plan their studies.

For teachers: a faculty member or staff person who guides students through their academic requirements and career planning.

- I need to meet with my academic adviser to choose my classes for next semester.
- The university requires all first-year students to consult with their assigned adviser before declaring a major or changing their course schedule.

## Examples

- I need to see my academic adviser before I register for classes.
- The university assigned an academic adviser to every freshman to help them navigate the complex degree requirements.
- The prime minister met with his senior economic adviser to discuss the potential long-term impacts of the proposed tax reforms on the national deficit.

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