Adviser synonyms

enlightener

One who, or that which, enlightens.

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helper

One who helps; an aide.

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mentor

(Greek Mythology) Odysseus's trusted counselor, in whose guise Athena became the guardian and teacher of Telemachus.

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coach

A private tutor employed to prepare a student for an examination.

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counselor

A person in charge of a group of children at a camp

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guide

Something, such as a pamphlet, that offers basic information or instruction:

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instructor

A college teacher ranking below an assistant professor

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confidant

A person in whom one can confide or share one's secrets: a friend

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priest

The definition of a priest is someone who performs religious rituals and rites for a church or other religious organization.

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preceptor

The headmaster or principal of a school, especially a private school.

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teacher

A person who teaches, esp. as a profession; instructor

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admonitor

A person who admonishes

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nestor

(Gr. Myth., person, proper) A wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy

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notifier

A person or thing which notifies or provides notification.

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tutor

The definition of a tutor is a personal teacher, a teaching assistant or someone who helps a student catch up in a subject.

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annunciator

An electric indicator, as a light or buzzer, used in hotels, offices, etc. to show the source of calls

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consultant

An expert who is called on for professional or technical advice or opinions

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therapist

One who specializes in the provision of a particular therapy.

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monitor

(UK) A student leader in a class.

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back-seat-driver

A passenger in a car who insists on giving the driver directions.

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solon

Any legislator.

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doctor

The title of an academic or medical doctor (a person who holds a doctorate); used before the doctor's name.

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judge

(--- Law) A public official who hears and decides cases or matters in a forum other than a court, such as an administrative proceeding.

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confessor

One who confesses to having done something wrong.

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informant

A person who gives, or serves as a source of, information

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referee

(Brit.) A person, esp. one with good credentials, given as a reference in seeking employment

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director

One who directs; the person in charge of managing a department or directorate (e.g., director of engineering), project, or production (as in a show or film, e.g., film director).

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prompter

(Theater) The person who does the prompting.

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authority

Power assigned to another; authorization:

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right-hand-man

A trusted assistant (male)

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friend (related)

One who supports, sympathizes with, or patronizes a group, cause, or movement:

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specialist (related)

(U.S. Army) Any of six grades for enlisted personnel with technical training and duties, corresponding to the grades of corporal through sergeant major

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aide

The definition of an aide is a person who does certain things for another person that makes that person's job easier or more efficient.

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tipster

A person who gives a tip, as to the police

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tout

Someone advertising for customers in an aggressive way.

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advisor

One who offers advice.