Advisor
/ədˈvaɪ.zər/noun
A person who offers recommendations or guidance on a particular subject.
Did you know?The term 'Advisor' derives from a word meaning 'to look at or consider', hinting at the mystical notion of foresight and insight into hidden truths.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*wid-
“to see or know”
Latin
Latin
advisare
“to consider, deliberate”
Old French
Old French
aviser
“to look at, take notice of”
Middle English
Middle English
aviser
“to consider, advise”
Modern English
English
advisor
“a person who gives advice or guidance”