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10 Language-to-English DictionariesConsultant
Pronunciation / Transliteration: kɔ̃.syl.tɑ̃
"Il a engagé un consultant pour son entreprise."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A person who provides expert advice professionally.
"The company hired a consultant to improve its marketing strategy." - 2
A person who is employed to give advice in a particular field.
"She works as a financial consultant, helping clients manage their investments."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The word 'consultant' originates from the Latin 'consultare', meaning 'to deliberate' or 'to discuss'. It evolved through Middle French 'consultant', which referred to someone who provides advice or counsel, particularly in professional contexts, gaining prominence in English during the 19th century.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Consultant" is said worldwide
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Consultant
Transliteration: kɔ̃.syl.tɑ̃
"Il a engagé un consultant pour son entreprise."
Berater
Transliteration: bəˈraːtɐ
"Er hat einen Berater für seine Finanzen eingestellt."
Consulente
Transliteration: kon.suˈlɛn.te
"Ha assunto un consulente per migliorare la sua strategia."
Consultor
Transliteration: kon.sulˈtor
"Contrató a un consultor para su negocio."
Consultor
Transliteration: kõ.sulˈtoʁ
"Ele contratou um consultor para melhorar sua estratégia."
सलाहकार
Transliteration: salāhkār
"उसने अपनी कंपनी के लिए एक सलाहकार को नियुक्त किया।"
顾问
Transliteration: gùwèn
"他为公司聘请了一位顾问。"
컨설턴트
Transliteration: keonseolteonteu
"그는 회사에 컨설턴트를 고용했습니다."
コンサルタント
Transliteration: konsarutanto
"彼は会社のためにコンサルタントを雇いました。"
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