As nouns the difference between specialist and advisor
is that specialist is someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research while advisor is one who offers advice.
As an adjective specialist
is specialised.
advisor
English
Alternative forms
* adviser
Noun
(
en noun)
one who offers advice
Derived terms
* content advisor
Usage notes
In the UK, Ireland and Asia the spelling is traditionally adviser''''', though US spelling ''advis'''or''' '' is becoming increasingly common. In the US, Associated Press style is ''advis'''er''''', and most newspapers and some magazines follow that spelling, whereas US federal government style, other government agencies, and many businesses prefer ''advis'''or'' . News organizations around the world may change spelling found in sources, even in quoted material. US book publishers may be less likely to change spelling in quoted material because this practice is contrary to ''The Chicago Manual of Style .
Anagrams
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specialist
English
Noun
(
en noun)
(
wikipedia specialist)
Someone who is an expert in, or devoted to, some specific branch of study or research.
(medicine) A physician whose practice is limited to a particular branch of medicine or surgery.
(US, military) Any of several non-commissioned ranks corresponding to that of corporal.
Synonyms
* (Someone who is an expert or devoted to a particular area of study) aficionado, enthusiast, connoisseur
Antonyms
* generalist
Hypernyms
* See also
Derived terms
* specialistic
Related terms
* specialize
* subspecialty
* subspecialist
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