consultant
pronunciation
How to pronounce consultant in British English:
UK [kənˈsʌltənt]
How to pronounce consultant in American English:
US [kənˈsʌltənt]
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- Noun:
- an expert who gives advice
Word Origin
- consultant (n.)
- 1690s, of persons going to oracles, from consult + -ant. Of physicians, from 1878; meaning "one qualified to give professional advice" is first attested 1893 in a Sherlock Holmes story. Related: Consultancy (1955).
Example
- 1. The consultant 's role in these countries is changing .
- 2. She became a legal consultant .
- 3. Pablo triana is a derivatives consultant and author .
- 4. Hire a marketing consultant to brainstorm with .
- 5. Said one defence ministry consultant who requested anonymity .