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
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2024
This includes building effective child protection information systems that allow for effective case management, including referrals to health providers, counselors, social workers, legal advocates and other frontline workers.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Additionally, ensuring target class sizes allows teachers to build relationships with students and refer any needs to counselors for additional support.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
This concept was introduced to my husband and me by our grief counselor immediately after his diagnosis.
—Alisyn Camerota, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
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Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 19 Oct. 2024
This includes building effective child protection information systems that allow for effective case management, including referrals to health providers, counselors, social workers, legal advocates and other frontline workers.
—Unicef Usa, Forbes, 16 Oct. 2024
Additionally, ensuring target class sizes allows teachers to build relationships with students and refer any needs to counselors for additional support.
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 16 Oct. 2024
This concept was introduced to my husband and me by our grief counselor immediately after his diagnosis.
—Alisyn Camerota, CNN, 12 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for counselor
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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counselor. Accessed 2 Nov. 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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