English

Etymology
Originally a group of academics who advised President Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Noun
wikipedia|Brain Trust
en-noun|sg=brain trust

1. mostly|US Originally, a group of experts who advise a government, often informally.
2. More recently, any group of experts assembled to give advice.

See also
brains trust (mostly British)
kitchen cabinet
think tank

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