counselor

noun

coun·sel·or ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər

variants or counsellor

Synonyms of counselor next

: a person who gives advice or counseling

a marriage counselor

: lawyer

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

The defendant conferred with his counselor.

: 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

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 The suspect, Sebastian Parra, was in custody on suspicion of involvement in the Aug. 24, 2022, death of 43-year-old Benny Alcala Jr., a counselor for the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. —

Jeremy Childs, Los Angeles Times, 23 Nov. 2023 With additional funds, Capital Tea aims to expand its safe-house network, enhance operational capabilities, and hire new counselors, providing critical support to those in need. —

Tommy McArdle, Peoplemag, 13 Nov. 2023 There’s a vibrant children’s center decorated with transportive murals where kids can engage in a variety of half- and full-day activities, from landscape painting and jewelry making to nature walks, sandcastle contests, and more under the guidance of experienced counselors. —

Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 12 Nov. 2023 Chen sought guidance to process the incident from a female school counselor in February 2022, the suit states. —

Corky Siemaszko, NBC News, 12 Nov. 2023 Tracie went to San Diego City College and started a professional career as a drug and alcohol counselor back at Stepping Stone. —

Tyler Renner, San Diego Union-Tribune, 9 Nov. 2023 Cohen is a professor at Johns Hopkins University’s School of Advanced International Studies and was a counselor at the State Department under Condoleezza Rice. —

Heather Wilhelm, National Review, 9 Nov. 2023 Animal talks offers guidance from pet grief counselors and online healing circles. —

Laura Newberry, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2023 Police department counselors are available to assist them in coping with the emotional trauma caused by the dissemination. —

Brady Knox, Washington Examiner, 6 Nov. 2023 See More

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