counselor
Syllabification: (coun·se·lor)
Pronunciation: /ˈkouns(ə)lər/
(also chiefly British counsellor)
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noun
Origin:
Middle English (in the general sense 'adviser'): from Old French conseiller, from Latin consiliarius, and Old French conseillour, from Latin consiliator, both from consilium 'consultation or advice'
A counselor is someone who gives advice or counsel, especially an attorney. A councilor is a member of a council, such as a town or city council. Confusion arises because many counselors sit on councils, and councilors are often called on to give counsel.
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Remember that counselor has one l (the spelling counsellor is British).