barrister

noun
UK: /ˈbærɪstər/
US: /ˈbærɪstər/

  1. A type of lawyer in the UK who can argue cases in the higher courts.

    1. The barrister defended him in court. [ ] [ ]
    2. The barrister presented a strong case, highlighting key evidence to the jury. [ ] [ ]

  2. In some countries, a lawyer who is specialized to give specialist legal advice and represent people in courts.

    1. He hired a barrister for his appeal. [ ] [ ]
    2. The experienced barrister cross-examined the witness, revealing inconsistencies in their statement. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

advocate counsel lawyer

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "barrister" in English means: A type of lawyer in the UK who can argue cases in the higher courts., In some countries, a lawyer who is specialized to give specialist legal advice and represent people in courts..

The phonetic transcription of "barrister" is /ˈbærɪstər/ in British English and /ˈbærɪstər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "barrister": advocate, counsel, lawyer.

Example usage of "barrister": "The barrister defended him in court.". More examples on the page.