counselor

coun-sel-or · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

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

  2. 2.

    A lawyer, especially one who conducts cases in court.

  3. 3.

    A person who supervises young people at a camp.

Forms

plural: counselors

Related words

See also: advisor, counsellor, therapist
Synonyms: advisor, counsellor, therapist

Etymology

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