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.

counselorship

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər-ˌship 

noun

Synonyms

• adviser
• advisor
• consigliere
• consultant
• counsel

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

Camp counselor applicants must be 18 years old or older for jobs that involve conducting educational programs and interacting with summer day campers. —Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 21 Feb. 2025

During the meeting, the board called the county’s legal counselor Rob Redman to explain the county’s analysis of the state statute regarding the tax. —Alecia Taylor, Kansas City Star, 21 Feb. 2025

Certified credit counselors work with you to create a budget, understand your financial habits, and develop strategies to avoid future debt. —Gabriel Rodriguez, Sacramento Bee, 20 Feb. 2025

More information is available from students’ high school counselors or Ramona Woman’s Club President Jill McKenzie at 760-315-2039. —Maureen Robertson, San Diego Union-Tribune, 19 Feb. 2025

Word History

Etymology

see counsel entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing counselor

• counselor-at-law
• guidance counselor

Rhymes for counselor

• councillor
• councilor
• counsellor

Kids Definition

counselor

noun

coun·​sel·​or

variants or counsellor

ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 

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 

: a person engaged in counseling

Legal Definition

counselor

noun

coun·​se·​lor

ˈkau̇n-sə-lər

: counsel