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counselor

Syllabification: (coun·se·lor)
Pronunciation: /ˈkouns(ə)lər/

(also chiefly British counsellor)
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Definition of counselor

noun

  • 1a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems:a marriage counselor
  • [often with adjective] a person who gives advice on a specified subject:a debt counselor
  • 2a person who supervises children at a camp.
  • 3a trial lawyer.
  • 4a senior officer in the diplomatic service.

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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