Definition of counselor Counselor

/kawˈnsʌlɚ/ - [kawnsuler] - coun•se•lor

We found 13 definitions of counselor from 4 different sources.

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British English

counsellor - /kˈa‍ʊnsɛlɐ/

American English

counselor - /kawˈnsʌlɚ/

What does counselor mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: counselors

counselor - someone who gives advice about problems
  counsellor
  adviser, advisor, consultant an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala"
  dutch uncle a counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly
counselor - someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
  counsellor
  supervisor one who supervises or has charge and direction of
counselor - a lawyer who pleads cases in court
  advocate, counsel, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader
  attorney, lawyer a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
  jurisprudence, law the branch of philosophy concerned with the law and the principles that lead courts to make the decisions they do
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • counselor (Noun)
    A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
  • counselor (Noun)
    A licensed and professionally trained counselor.
  • counselor (Noun)
    A school counselor , often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.
  • counselor (Noun)
    A counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law or counsellor-at-law is an attorney.
  • counselor (Noun)
    A high ranking diplomat, usually just below an ambassador or minister.
  • counselor (Noun)
    A children’s supervisor, usually at camp.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • counselor (n.)
    One who counsels; an adviser.
  • counselor (n.)
    A member of council; one appointed to advise a sovereign or chief magistrate. [See under Consilor.]
  • counselor (n.)
    One whose profession is to give advice in law, and manage causes for clients in court; a barrister.

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