counselor
English
Alternative forms
- counsellor (British, Canadian); counselour; counsellour; counseller (archaic)
Etymology
From Old French conseillier, from Latin consiliator, agent noun from consilior (“I take counsel”), from consilium (“plan, council, wisdom, advice”)
Pronunciation
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Audio (US) (file) - Homophone: councilor
Noun
counselor (plural counselors) (American, Canadian, alternative in Canada)
- A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
- A licensed and professionally trained counselor.
- (education) A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.
- (law) A counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law or counsellor-at-law is an attorney.
- (politics) A high ranking diplomat, usually just below an ambassador or minister.
- A children’s supervisor, usually at camp.
Derived terms
Derived terms
- college counseling
- community counseling
- family counseling
- marriage counseling
- mental health counseling
- rehabilitation counseling
- school counseling
Translations
professional who counsels people
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