solicitor

noun
UK: /səˈlɪsɪtər/
US: /səˈlɪsɪtər/

  1. A type of lawyer in the UK who gives legal advice and prepares cases.

    1. My solicitor helped me with my house purchase.
    2. The solicitor explained the contract details to ensure I understood everything clearly.

  2. Someone who tries to get business, employment, etc. by visiting or contacting people.

    1. A salesman is a type of solicitor.
    2. The company hired a solicitor to attract new clients and expand its market presence.

Synonyms

salesperson attorney petitioner advocate lawyer
solicitor verb

  1. To try to get something (such as money or support) from people or organizations.

    1. They are soliciting donations for charity.
    2. The organization is soliciting funds to support its environmental conservation efforts.

  2. To approach someone and offer services, often of a sexual nature.

    1. He was arrested for soliciting.
    2. The police conducted a sting operation to catch people soliciting prostitution in the area.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "solicitor" in English means: A type of lawyer in the UK who gives legal advice and prepares cases., Someone who tries to get business, employment, etc. by visiting or contacting people..

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

Synonyms for "solicitor": salesperson, attorney, petitioner, advocate, lawyer.

Example usage of "solicitor": "My solicitor helped me with my house purchase.". More examples on the page.