counselor
noun
coun·sel·or
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 
variants
or counsellor
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.
Examples of counselor in a Sentence
He works as a camp counselor.
a young couple going to a marriage counselor
Recent Examples on the Web
Call or text 988 to speak with a specialized counselor, who can listen, offer emotional support and connect you with community resources.
—
Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
Religious chaplains an option for schools: School districts can authorize religious chaplains to serve as counselors for students whose parents approve.
—Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024
Experts say they’re usually not needed $2 million disbursed to victims and community groups in wake of Super Bowl mass shooting
CT counselor owes Medicaid nearly $700K after fraud conviction.
—Hartford Courant, 29 June 2024
Biden’s closest counselors — political adviser Mike Donilon, former chief of staff Ron Klain, the first lady — have an obligation to be honest with him now.
—David Ignatius, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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Angela Roberts, Baltimore Sun, 3 July 2024
Religious chaplains an option for schools: School districts can authorize religious chaplains to serve as counselors for students whose parents approve.
—Gabriela Henriquez Stoikow, Orlando Sentinel, 30 June 2024
Experts say they’re usually not needed $2 million disbursed to victims and community groups in wake of Super Bowl mass shooting
CT counselor owes Medicaid nearly $700K after fraud conviction.
—Hartford Courant, 29 June 2024
Biden’s closest counselors — political adviser Mike Donilon, former chief of staff Ron Klain, the first lady — have an obligation to be honest with him now.
—David Ignatius, Washington Post, 28 June 2024
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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counselor. Accessed 6 Jul. 2024.
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counselor
noun
coun·sel·or
variants
or counsellor
1
: a person who gives advice
guidance counselor
2
: lawyer
3
: a supervisor of campers or activities at a summer camp
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