counselor
noun
coun·sel·or
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 
variants
or counsellor
1
: a person who gives advice or counseling
a marriage counselor
2
: lawyer
specifically
: one that gives advice in law and manages cases for clients in court
The defendant conferred with his counselor.
3
: one who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
The counselor led the campers on a hike through the woods.
Examples of counselor in a Sentence
He works as a camp counselor.
a young couple going to a marriage counselor
Recent Examples on the Web
This could mean reaching out to a health expert, like a therapist or counselor, who can offer help with underlying issues and suggest ways to boost self-esteem.
—
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Budtender – The person behind the counter at a dispensary acts as counselor and cashier to customers.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
Camp Summit counselors include high-school juniors and seniors, college students and other adults, with all staff members trained in leadership, safety procedures, activities and supervision skills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Through the hotline, callers are connected to peer counselors for assistance with stress, anxiety and depression.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 16 Apr. 2024
The circumstances reported are also getting more severe, according to the directors of five problem gambling centers, a gambling researcher and an addiction counselor.
—Katie Mogg, NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The school may also have counselors to help your child navigate their feelings too.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 4 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
Bainbridge said staff and counselors would coordinate with the students' home school districts.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Budtender – The person behind the counter at a dispensary acts as counselor and cashier to customers.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
Camp Summit counselors include high-school juniors and seniors, college students and other adults, with all staff members trained in leadership, safety procedures, activities and supervision skills.
—Janice Phelan, Kansas City Star, 17 Apr. 2024
Through the hotline, callers are connected to peer counselors for assistance with stress, anxiety and depression.
—Angela Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 16 Apr. 2024
The circumstances reported are also getting more severe, according to the directors of five problem gambling centers, a gambling researcher and an addiction counselor.
—Katie Mogg, NBC News, 5 Apr. 2024
The school may also have counselors to help your child navigate their feelings too.
—Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 4 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
Bainbridge said staff and counselors would coordinate with the students' home school districts.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counselor. Accessed 24 Apr. 2024.
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counselor
noun
coun·sel·or
variants
or counsellor
1
: a person who gives advice
guidance counselor
2
: lawyer
3
: a supervisor of campers or activities at a summer camp
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