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consultor

consultor

8.3
A person who gives expert advice to an organization or church
  • noun
  • /kənˈsʌltər/
  • Formal
translation icon : consultor
  • NB: A consultor is not merely an informal consultant.

Examples

  • Bishop Morerod is the former rector of the Angelicum in Rome, the former Secretary General of the International Theological Commission and Consultor for the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith, and currently a member of the Congregation for Catholic Education.

    Blog text (26)
  • Most of the consultors (of the office) are foreign (not Italian) and fully informed on the causes put before them.

    Academic text (2013)
  • Bellarmine, consultor of the Holy Office, head of the Roman College, Cardinal, and former Archbishop of Capua, turned to his guest with a weary smile.

    Fiction book (1998)
  • One of my mentors was Fr. Von Gunten, a consultor to the SCDF, Sacraments, and Clergy. He was not an engaging teacher but was superb outside of class.

    Blog text (31)
  • The bishop consulted a group of expert consultors to help resolve the theological issues facing the parish.

  • As a consultor for the education board, she provided valuable insights on improving curriculum standards.

  • The government sought advice from several consultors to guide its policy on environmental protection.

Synonyms

consultant
vsconsultor
537 3.8

A person who gives expert advice to businesses or organisations

is focused on official or religious advice rather than general professional fields
counselor
vsconsultor
  • US
311 3.2

A trained person who listens and gives advice for personal or emotional problems

focuses on official or religious expert functions rather than personal support
advisor
vsconsultor
  • US
271 2.8

A person who gives expert advice about a particular subject

tends to advise in official or religious matters rather than general field help
pundit
vsconsultor
  • Literature
131 6.7

A person who often gives opinions on TV or radio about a subject

serves in official or religious advisory roles rather than media commentary
legal expert
vsconsultor
21 4.0

A person who knows a lot about law and gives advice

gives expert counsel in official or religious matters rather than strictly legal analysis
consigliere
vsconsultor
8 9.9

A trusted advisor to a leader, often in a criminal group like the Mafia

focuses on official or religious counsel rather than loyalty to a single leader
trusted advisor
vsconsultor
4 3.4

A person who gives reliable advice to someone over time

focuses on official or religious guidance rather than long personal trust relationship
pandit
vsconsultor
  • Indian
3 8.6

An expert who gives public advice or opinions on a subject

focuses on advising in formal or religious roles rather than public opinion giving
brain truster
vsconsultor
  • Literature
1 8.6

A person who gives expert advice to political leaders without an official job

acts within formal official or religious roles rather than informal political advising
consulter
vsconsultor
6.0

A person who gives advice or information as an expert

focuses on giving advice in official or religious contexts rather than only being asked
opinionist
vsconsultor
  • Formal
8.9

A professional who gives expert reports for legal or medical cases

offers advice in official or religious matters rather than only formal written reports
opiner
vsconsultor
9.0

A person who says what they think in public, often as an expert

offers authoritative advice in official or religious contexts rather than casual opinion

How Official

consultor
  • Formal
8.3
consultant
537 3.8
advisor
  • US
271 2.8

Surface Forms

consultor singular
consultors plural

Morphology

consultor = consult (transparent) = consult + or

Formed by the verb 'consult' plus a standard agentive suffix '-or', so the meaning 'a person who consults' is directly derivable.

Etymology

Consultor comes from the Latin consultare, which means 'to ask or discuss', and you can see the same root in the English words consult and consultant. So a consultor is someone people ask for expert advice.