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consigliere

noun

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  1. a person who gives advice especially professionally the President's trusted consigliere and chief political strategist Synonyms adviser (also advisor), consultant, counsel, counselor (or counsellor)Related Words authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist; confidant; cabinet, kitchen cabinet; sounding boardNear Antonyms counselee

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