• Consultant

    Origin

    From French consultant, present participle of consulter, from Latin consultare ("to deliberate, consult"), frequentative of consulere ("to consult, deliberate, consider, reflect upon, ask advice"), from com- ("together") + -sulere, of uncertain origin.

    Full definition of consultant

    Noun

    consultant

    (plural consultants)
    1. a person or party that is consulted.
    2. a person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, or help in an area or specialty. Alternatively, a party whose business is to be similarly consulted.
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