ADVISOR

 [ad-vahy-zer]  

ad·vis·er

   [ad-vahy-zer]
noun
1.
one who gives advice.
2.
Education. a teacher responsible for advising students on academic matters.
3.
a fortuneteller.
Also, ad·vi·sor.

Origin:
1605–15; advise + -er1

Related forms
ad·vis·er·ship, noun
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adviser or advisor (ədˈvaɪzə)
 
—n
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
 
advisor or advisor
 
—n

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