counselor

coun·sel·or

noun \ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər\

Definition of COUNSELOR

1

: a person who gives advice or counseling <marriage counselor>

2

: lawyer; specifically : one that gives advice in law and manages cases for clients in court

3

: one who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

— coun·sel·or·ship \-ˌship\ noun

Variants of COUNSELOR

coun·sel·or or coun·sel·lor \ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər\

Examples of COUNSELOR

1. He works as a camp counselor.
2. <a young couple going to a marriage counselor>

First Known Use of COUNSELOR

13th century

Related to COUNSELOR

Synonyms: adviser (also advisor), consigliere, counsel, consultant (or counsellor)

Related Words: authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist; confidant; cabinet, kitchen cabinet; sounding board

Near Antonyms: counselee

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