noun
- plural of consigliere; trusted advisors or counselors, especially in organized crime contexts or historical Italian settings
Usage: Often used in reference to mafia or crime fiction; From Italian, meaning 'counselor' or 'advisor'; Typically used in plural form
Examples
- In the novel, the crime boss relied on his consiglieres for strategic decisions.
- The consiglieres whispered their counsel in the don's ear during the meeting.
- Historical records show that Italian nobles often employed consiglieres to manage their affairs.
- The film depicted the consiglieres as the true power behind the throne.
- He served as one of the consiglieres, offering legal and financial advice to the organization.