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counselor Definition

coun·se·lor (ko̵un′sə lər)

noun

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

Etymology: ME counseilere < OFr consellier < L consiliator

counselor Related Forms
coun′·se·lor·ship′ noun or coun′·sel·lor·ship′
counselor Synonyms

counselor

n.

  1. An adviser

    guide, instructor, mentor, guidance counselor; see adviser, teacher 1.

  2. An attorney

    counsel, advocate, barrister; see lawyer. See syn. study at lawyer.

counselor Law Definition
See counsel.
counselor Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • choose: The next question is " How to choose the right marriage counselor?
  • visit: A woman once visited a counselor to ask a question about her marriage.
  • contact: This coverage pays invest in liability does not share contact a counselor.
  • see: If being alone bothers you then seeing a counselor can help you with these issues.
  • find: Not all couples can afford or find private counselors or mediators to help them resolve their difficulties.
  • have: They also have counselors near your host family to make sure that everything runs smoothly.

Adjective modifier

  • macrobiotic: The macrobiotic counselor should be committed to finding out what is life and how to make one live longer and happier.
  • trained: Now he is a trained counselor through the National Alliance on Mental Illness.
  • genetic: These resources certainly include family, friends, others with Gaucher disease, physicians, and genetic counselors.
  • experienced: As an experienced counselor, one of the questions I'm asked frequently is, " Can a marital separation ever save a marriage?
  • spiritual: Avalon has practiced as a professional psychic and spiritual counselor for over 12 years.

Modifies a noun

  • job: Our camp counselor jobs allow you to work directly with children teaching them sports, dancing or arts.
  • life: The policy which alleging violations of us such forward-looking statements insurance counselor life.

Noun used with modifier

  • marriage: The next question is " How to choose the right marriage counselor?
  • nutrition: Ask Joanne Larsen, Registered Dietitian and nutrition counselor.. .
  • camp: Our camp counselor jobs allow you to work directly with children teaching them sports, dancing or arts.
  • guidance: This is the book I wish my high school guidance counselor had read.
  • crisis: She is a crisis pregnancy counselor and has a particular interest in teenage pregnancy.
  • debt: Our debt consolidation counselors will help you reduce credit card debt by 50 % or more.