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.

counselorship

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms of counselor

• adviser
• consultant

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

In the meantime, Care Team counselors will be available for students, and Employee Assistance Program services will be available for staff. —Paula Wethington, CBS News, 12 Jan. 2026

In addition to Affleck and Damon, Williams took home a Best Supporting Actor trophy for his role as Will's counselor. —Raechal Shewfelt, Entertainment Weekly, 12 Jan. 2026

Brena Mullins, 71, was grieving her husband of 48 years when a counselor advised her to try out Montgomery County Senior Center in 2023, LEX 18 reported. —Latoya Gayle, PEOPLE, 11 Jan. 2026

The young women trusted him, Morse argued in court, and described him as almost like a counselor to them. —Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

Etymology

see counsel entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing counselor

• counselor-at-law
• guidance counselor

Rhymes for counselor

• councillor
• councilor
• counsellor

Kids Definition

counselor

noun

coun·​sel·​or

variants or counsellor

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 

1

: a person who gives advice

guidance counselor

2

: lawyer

3

: a supervisor of campers or activities at a summer camp

Medical Definition

counselor

noun

coun·​sel·​or

variants or counsellor

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 

: a person engaged in counseling

Legal Definition

counselor

noun

coun·​se·​lor

ˈkau̇n-sə-lər

: counsel