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
The school may also have counselors to help your child navigate their feelings too.
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Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 4 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
Bainbridge said staff and counselors would coordinate with the students' home school districts.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Camp counselors advise girls to run their campaigns on largely bipartisan, uncontroversial topics, whereas the Boys State program has notoriously engaged in far thornier subjects.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Our school administration, social workers and counselors are always available to assist our students and families with any concerns.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
At South Anchorage High School in Anchorage, where students are largely white and middle-to-upper income, some families now go on ski trips during the school year, or take advantage of off-peak travel deals to vacation for two weeks in Hawaii, said Sara Miller, a counselor at the school.
—Sarah Mervosh, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Just explain your situation, says Monique White, a credit counselor and the head of community at Self Financial, Inc.
—Life Kit, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
For help finding a counselor certified by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, call (800) 569-4287.
—Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
Mia Taylor, Parents, 9 Apr. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 4 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Melanie Laughman, The Enquirer, 5 Apr. 2024
Bainbridge said staff and counselors would coordinate with the students' home school districts.
—Frank Vaisvilas, Journal Sentinel, 4 Apr. 2024
Camp counselors advise girls to run their campaigns on largely bipartisan, uncontroversial topics, whereas the Boys State program has notoriously engaged in far thornier subjects.
—Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 3 Apr. 2024
Our school administration, social workers and counselors are always available to assist our students and families with any concerns.
—Abigail Celaya, The Arizona Republic, 1 Apr. 2024
At South Anchorage High School in Anchorage, where students are largely white and middle-to-upper income, some families now go on ski trips during the school year, or take advantage of off-peak travel deals to vacation for two weeks in Hawaii, said Sara Miller, a counselor at the school.
—Sarah Mervosh, New York Times, 28 Mar. 2024
Just explain your situation, says Monique White, a credit counselor and the head of community at Self Financial, Inc.
—Life Kit, NPR, 28 Mar. 2024
For help finding a counselor certified by the federal Department of Housing and Urban Development, call (800) 569-4287.
—Jon Healey, Los Angeles Times, 27 Mar. 2024
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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counselor. Accessed 19 Apr. 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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