Reader’s question: Which is correct – adviser or advisor?
Answer: Both are acceptable. Some people prefer adviser because adding -er is the more common word ending (e.g. helper, trader).
Adviser is also older than advisor – adviser dates back to the 17th century, whereas advisor was first recorded just before 1900. (I have always used advisor, but having done this research, I think I will now use adviser instead.)
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