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The definition of a counselor is a person who is specifically trained to provide advice, or a person you turn to for advice.

(noun)

An example of counselor is a professional who you go to in order to talk about your problems and to learn solutions for coping with stress or sadness.

See counselor in Webster's New World College Dictionary

or counsellor

noun

a person who counsels; advisor; specif., one who advises students or clients regarding educational and occupational alternatives, personal problems, etc.
a legal advisor, as of an embassy or legation
a lawyer, esp. one who conducts cases in court
in full counselor-at-law
a person in charge of a group of children at a camp
Mormon Ch. one of the advisors to a presiding officer

Origin: ME counseilere < OFr consellier < L consiliator

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counselorship noun or counsellorship

See counselor in American Heritage Dictionary 4

also coun·sel·lor

noun

A person who gives counsel; an adviser.
An attorney, especially a trial lawyer.
A person who supervises young people at a summer camp. See Usage Note at council.

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