Consigliere
/kənˌsɪɡ.liˈɛr/noun
A trusted advisor or counselor, especially in Italian mafia circles.
The boss relied heavily on his consigliere for making important decisions.
Often appears as...
- mafia consigliere
- trusted consigliere
Usage tips
Formal
mafia, advisor, counselor
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
The term is often used within organized crime contexts, but can be applied in business settings as well.
In business, one might refer to a key advisor as a consiglieri.
Pro Tip 2/3Cultural Reference
Understanding the role of a consigliere often requires knowledge of mafia culture and structure.
In many crime films, the consigliere holds a critical role in strategy.
Pro Tip 3/3Formality
It's generally viewed as a formal term, lending weight to the position it describes.
Using the term casually might imply irony.
Compare with
advisecounselstrategymentor
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