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counselor
noun coun·sel·or \ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər\
: a person who provides advice as a job : a person who counsels people
: a person who is in charge of young people at a summer camp
Full Definition of COUNSELOR
1
: a person who gives advice or counseling <marriage counselor>
2
: lawyer; specifically : one that gives advice in law and manages cases for clients in court
3
: one who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
— coun·sel·or·ship \-ˌship\ noun
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Variants of COUNSELOR
coun·sel·or or coun·sel·lor \ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər\
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First Known Use of COUNSELOR
13th century
Related to COUNSELOR
- Synonyms
- adviser (also advisor), consigliere, counsel, consultant (or counsellor)
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COUNSELORSHIP Defined for Kids
counselor
noun coun·sel·or \ˈkau̇n-sə-lər\
Definition of COUNSELOR for Kids
1
: a person who gives advice
2
: a supervisor of campers or activities at a summer camp
3
: lawyer
Variants of COUNSELOR
coun·sel·or or coun·sel·lor \ˈkau̇n-sə-lər\
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counselor
noun coun·sel·or
Medical Definition of COUNSELOR
: a person engaged in counseling
Variants of COUNSELOR
coun·sel·or or coun·sel·lor \ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər\
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