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advisor

n. countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ædˈvaɪzɝ// UK //ɐdvˈaɪzɐ// ad·vi·sor

n. someone whose job is to give professional advice or help with decisions. You might have one at school for your classes or at a bank for your money.

n. a person who provides expert advice or guidance in a specific field, such as finance, academics, or politics.


SIMPLE

I need to speak with my academic advisor about my schedule.

CONTEXTUAL

The president met with his senior economic advisor to discuss the new tax policy before the press conference.

COMPLEX

Navigating the complexities of international law often requires a dedicated legal advisor who can interpret shifting regulations across multiple jurisdictions.

Synonyms
Origin

From advise + -or.

Usage

Often followed by the preposition 'to' when indicating a relationship to a person or organization.

Pitfall

He is an advisor for meHe is my advisorLearners often use 'for' to show the relationship, but it is more natural to use a possessive pronoun or 'to'.

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