- a variation of counselor.
counsellor
Britishnoun
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a person who gives counsel; adviser
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a person, such as a social worker, who is involved in counselling
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Also called: counselor-at-law. a lawyer, esp one who conducts cases in court; attorney
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a senior British diplomatic officer
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a US diplomatic officer ranking just below an ambassador or minister
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a person who advises students or others on personal problems or academic and occupational choice
Commonly Confused
See councillor
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Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Peter Navarro, the president’s trade counsellor, have bickered acridly, as the former sought to persuade the president on the merits of tariff exemptions.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 26, 2026
They are points that sleep counsellor Dr Kat Lederle is also concerned about.
From BBC • Mar. 5, 2026
She said: "I would support legislation to remove Andrew from the line of succession and to remove from the counsellor of state."
From BBC • Feb. 20, 2026
Whoever thought we'd read that sentence when the man in question is still in the line of succession to the throne, and in theory, if not in practice, remains a counsellor of state?
From BBC • Feb. 19, 2026
The counsellor suggested that I plan on going to my father’s college, because they had to let me in.
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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