consigliere
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- noun
- /ˌkɒn.sɪˈɡlɪə.reɪ/
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consigliere
- In the Mafia, the consigliere is often the one who advises the boss on important matters.
- a longtime consigliere
- a wartime consigliere
- a family consigliere
Examples
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As his consigliere, I'm intimately involved in all aspects of the family business, and I'm prepared to speak for Mr. Vitti on all matters.
Fiction book (1999) -
As your de facto consigliere my advice to you is to shut this down immediately.
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Could I have one minute to talk to my consigliere?
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Look, maybe I'm not as good a consigliere as you are, but you have to trust me on this one.
Fiction book (2000) -
We need a consigliere, a Yoda.
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If I ever need help, who's a better consigliere than my father?
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Running Bear makes Bucky his consigliere.
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Maybe I haven't been as good a consigliere as you've been to me, but hear me out on this.
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Maybe he's Vitti's new consigliere.
Fiction book (1999) -
Vitti is conferring with Sal Masiello, his consigliere.
Fiction book (1999)
Synonyms
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A person you trust with your private thoughts or problems
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A person who gives reliable advice to someone over time
A person who gives expert advice to an organization or church
A person who gives advice or information as an expert
How Trusted
Surface Forms
Etymology
Consigliere comes from the Italian word consiglio, which means 'advice' or 'council'. It is like the English counselor, so a consigliere is a trusted adviser who gives careful, private advice to a leader.