consigliere

con·sig·li·e·re

noun
\kōn-(ˌ)sil-ˈye-re, -ˈyer-ē; kän-(ˌ)si-glē-ˈye-rā, -rē, -ˈyer\

plural con·sig·li·e·ri\-rē\ also con·sig·li·e·res

Definition of CONSIGLIERE

: counselor, adviser <consigliere of a Mafia family>

Examples of CONSIGLIERE

1. <the President's trusted consigliere and chief political strategist>

Origin of CONSIGLIERE

Italian, from consiglio advice, counsel, from Latin consilium — more at counsel

First Known Use: 1615

Related to CONSIGLIERE

Synonyms: adviser (also advisor), consultant, counsel, counselor (or counsellor)

Related Words: authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist; confidant; cabinet, kitchen cabinet; sounding board

Near Antonyms: counselee

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Rhymes with CONSIGLIERE

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