kənˈsʌltn̩t
plural consultants
1
: a person who gives professional advice or services to companies for a fee
an advertising/management consultant
They've hired a computer consultant to assess how the company can upgrade its system.
2
British
: a hospital doctor of the highest rank who is an expert in a particular area of medicine
a cardiology consultant [=specialist]
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“Consultant.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/consultant. Accessed 19 Jun. 2026.
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