noun
counselor
KOWN-suh-luh
noun
1
A trained professional who helps people work through personal, emotional, or career problems.
"The school counselor helped her choose which colleges to apply to."
2
A lawyer, especially one representing a client in court.
"The judge asked counselor for the defense to approach the bench."
3
An adult who supervises children, typically at a summer camp.
"She worked as a camp counselor every summer during college."
How to Use Counselor
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who gives professional guidance — whether therapeutic, legal, or as a camp supervisor.
UK vs US
American English spells this "counselor"; British English uses "counsellor" with a double L.
Word Forms
counselors plural
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Etymology
From Anglo-Norman cunseiler, ultimately from Latin cōnsilium ("advice, plan").