counselor

noun

coun·​sel·​or ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər How to pronounce counselor (audio)
variants or counsellor
Synonyms of counselornext
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 How to pronounce counselor (audio)
noun

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He works as a camp counselor. a young couple going to a marriage counselor
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For counselors, back-to-school preparations include planning for students who may face challenges with attendance, anxiety and other mental health concerns. — Ross Dimattei, CBS News, 18 Aug. 2026 If an employee is dealing with significant personal challenges, your role isn’t to solve those problems or become their counselor. — Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026 So many died, my hospital forced ICU nurses to call in to grief counselors. — Alessandra Hirsch, Chicago Tribune, 16 Aug. 2026 For students learning online, Darren Harper, the lead academic and enrichment counselor at Crimson Global Academy, says to invest in a quality headset. — Adrienne Farr, Parents, 15 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for counselor

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Etymology

see counsel entry 1

First Known Use

13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of counselor was in the 13th century

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counselor

noun
coun·​sel·​or
variants or counsellor
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər How to pronounce counselor (audio)
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 How to pronounce counselor (audio)
: a person engaged in counseling

Legal Definition

counselor

noun
coun·​se·​lor
ˈkau̇n-sə-lər
: counsel

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