Consiliary

/kənˈsɪliəri/ adjective

Definition

Relating to advice, counsel, or a council; providing guidance or recommendations.

Etymology

From Latin consilium 'counsel, advice, council' + -ary suffix. The root relates to 'consult' and conveys the sense of deliberation and wisdom.

Kelly Says

This rare word reveals that 'counsel,' 'council,' and 'consiliary' all share the same Latin root—so a town council is literally a group that comes together to give counsel!

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