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- adviser
- /ədˈvaɪzə/ (say uhd'vuyzuh)
noun 1. someone who gives advice.
2. a teacher who helps students choose their course of study, etc.
Also, advisor.
Usage: The variant advisor is commonly used, though considered incorrect by some. It is probably influenced by advisory.
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