counselor

noun

coun·​sel·​or ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər How to pronounce counselor (audio)
variants or counsellor
Synonyms of counselornext
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 How to pronounce counselor (audio)
noun

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Examples of counselor in a Sentence

He works as a camp counselor. a young couple going to a marriage counselor
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Text 741741 from anywhere in the nation to reach a counselor. — Helen Santoro, Denver Post, 29 June 2026 The genetic counselor handed me a tissue. — Michelle Sie Whitten, STAT, 25 June 2026 Now a counselor-in-training, Carr is helping create that same sense of belonging for the campers who come after him. — Conor McGill, CBS News, 27 June 2026 Additionally, our counselors and support providers use the portal to plan for students’ future needs. — Sarah Scrogin, New York Daily News, 26 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for counselor

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Etymology

see counsel entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of counselor was in the 13th century

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counselor

noun
coun·​sel·​or
variants or counsellor
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər How to pronounce counselor (audio)
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 How to pronounce counselor (audio)
: a person engaged in counseling

Legal Definition

counselor

noun
coun·​se·​lor
ˈkau̇n-sə-lər
: counsel

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