lawyer

noun
UK: /ˈlɔː.jər/
US: /ˈlɔː.jɚ/

  1. A person who studies and knows about law, and helps people with legal problems.

    1. My lawyer is very good and helps me a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. The company hired a lawyer to review the contract before signing it. [ ] [ ]

  2. A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice.

    1. The lawyer defended his client in court yesterday. [ ] [ ]
    2. Before making any decisions, consult with a lawyer about your rights. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

attorney solicitor counsel barrister

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lawyer" in English means: A person who studies and knows about law, and helps people with legal problems., A professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice..

The phonetic transcription of "lawyer" is /ˈlɔː.jər/ in British English and /ˈlɔː.jɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lawyer": attorney, solicitor, counsel, barrister.

Example usage of "lawyer": "My lawyer is very good and helps me a lot.". More examples on the page.