counselor
[ koun-suh-ler ]
/ ˈkaʊn sə lər /
noun
a person who counsels; adviser.
a faculty member who advises students on personal and academic problems, career choices, and the like.
an assistant at a children's camp, often a high-school or college student, who supervises a group of children or directs a particular activity, as nature study or a sport.
a lawyer, especially a trial lawyer; counselor-at-law.
an official of an embassy or legation who ranks below an ambassador or minister.
RELATED WORDS
barrister, counselor, advocate, head, ruler, chief, commander, director, manager, officer, trainer, adviser, coach, guide, tutor, instructor, teacher, attorney, justice, counsel
Nearby words
- counsel,
- counselee,
- counseling,
- counselling,
- counsellor,
- counselor at law,
- counselor-at-law,
- count,
- count against,
- count down
Also especially British, coun·sel·lor.
Origin of counselor
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counsellor
US counselor
/ (ˈkaʊnsələ) /
noun
a person who gives counsel; adviser
a person, such as a social worker, who is involved in counselling
Also called: counselor-at-law US a lawyer, esp one who conducts cases in court; attorney
a senior British diplomatic officer
a US diplomatic officer ranking just below an ambassador or minister
a person who advises students or others on personal problems or academic and occupational choice
confusable
Avoid confusion with councillor
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