counsellor

coun-sel-lor · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    (British spelling) A person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems.

  2. 2.

    A senior lawyer, especially one who conducts cases in court.

  3. 3.

    A person who supervises young people at a camp.

Forms

plural: counsellors

Related words

See also: advisor, counselor, therapist
Synonyms: advisor, counselor, therapist

Etymology

From Old French "conseillier" from Latin "consiliarius," from "consilium" (advice). British spelling variant of "counselor."