counselor

noun
UK: /ˈkaʊnsələr/
US: /ˈkaʊnsələr/

  1. Someone who gives advice or guidance.

    1. The counselor helped me with my problems [ ] [ ]
    2. Our experienced counselor provided support during the difficult transition. [ ] [ ]

  2. A person trained to give psychological or emotional advice.

    1. She went to see a counselor about her stress [ ] [ ]
    2. The school counselor offers students guidance on college applications and career paths. [ ] [ ]

  3. A lawyer who represents someone in court.

    1. The counselor defended him in court [ ] [ ]
    2. The defense counselor presented a strong case, emphasizing the lack of evidence. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

guide therapist lawyer advocate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "counselor" in English means: Someone who gives advice or guidance., A person trained to give psychological or emotional advice., A lawyer who represents someone in court..

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

Synonyms for "counselor": guide, therapist, lawyer, advocate.

Example usage of "counselor": "The counselor helped me with my problems". More examples on the page.