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Word of the day: Consigliere
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In an age where AI and Donald Trump have left many doubting the truth, US dictionary Merriam-Webster has revealed 2023’s most looked-up word. Photo: Pexels
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Today’s word of the day is:
Consigliere
Consigliere refers to a trusted adviser or counselor. Originally, a consigliere specifically served the leader of a criminal organization such as the Mafia, but others likened to such an adviser are now sometimes called consiglieri too.
Pronunciation: [kohn-sil-YEH-reh]
If you’re a fan of The Godfather series of movies, mentioning the word consigliere may already have brought to mind the character Tom Hagen. Hagen, the Corleones’ family lawyer, is famously dismissed by Don’s successor and son Michael Corleone because he is not a “wartime consigliere.” The word consigliere comes from Italian and has been a part of English since the 17th century; it was initially used by someone who served on a council in Italy.
Example: Largely unknown to the general public, she was nonetheless a powerful Washington figure who served as the Senate leader’s trusted consigliere and political strategist.
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