consultant
/kənˈsʌltənt/ · con.sult.ant
noun
- A person or party that is consulted. The expert was a consultant on the project.
- A person whose occupation is to be consulted for their expertise, advice, or help in an area or specialty; a party whose business is to be similarly consulted. The company hired a consultant to improve their marketing strategy.
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Did you know? The term 'consultant' gained popularity in the 19th century, particularly in the fields of law and medicine, where professionals began to offer their expertise on a freelance basis.