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

• adviser
• advisor
• consigliere
• consultant
• counsel

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

These counselors should focus on identifying the root causes of homelessness, whether related to mental illness, drug addiction or other issues. —Kaitlyn Schallhorn, Orange County Register, 4 Oct. 2024

But genetic counselors are available to help explain the results and guide you through any next steps. —Sandra Rose Salathe, Flow Space, 3 Oct. 2024

Sadly, state leaders have hindered local school districts’ access to counselors. —Madeleine Parrish, The Arizona Republic, 2 Oct. 2024

The counselor noted in his file that Jack had a moderate Percocet disorder but made no mention of fentanyl. —Seyward Darby, Longreads, 2 Oct. 2024

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

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