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adviser

Pronunciation: /ədˈvʌɪzə/
(also advisor)
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Definition of adviser

noun

  • a person who gives advice in a particular field:the military adviser to the President

The spellings adviser and advisor are both correct. Adviser is more common, but advisor is also widely used, especially in North America. Adviser may be seen as less formal, while advisor often suggests an official position.

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Definition of adviser in the US English dictionary
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