counselor
noun
coun·sel·or
ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər 
variants
or counsellor
1
: a person who gives advice or counseling
a marriage counselor
2
: lawyer
specifically
: one that gives advice in law and manages cases for clients in court
The defendant conferred with his counselor.
3
: one who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
The counselor led the campers on a hike through the woods.
Synonyms of counselor
Examples of counselor in a Sentence
He works as a camp counselor.
a young couple going to a marriage counselor
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Also consider talking to a counselor who may not share your age and experience but does have a background in healing past traumas.
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Students who are teetering academically or who are getting in trouble too much — or who show sudden changes in behavior — are urged to visit with ASPIRE counselors.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Friday classes have been canceled, the university said, and counselors are available for students.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Other staffing changes include naming Kyle Diamantas and Grace Graham senior counselors for the Food and Drug Administration.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
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Eric Thomas, Sun Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
Students who are teetering academically or who are getting in trouble too much — or who show sudden changes in behavior — are urged to visit with ASPIRE counselors.
—Andre Mouchard, Oc Register, 15 Feb. 2026
Friday classes have been canceled, the university said, and counselors are available for students.
—Michael Sinkewicz, FOXNews.com, 13 Feb. 2026
Other staffing changes include naming Kyle Diamantas and Grace Graham senior counselors for the Food and Drug Administration.
—Chelsea Cirruzzo, STAT, 13 Feb. 2026
See All Example Sentences for counselor
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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counselor. Accessed 16 Feb. 2026.
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counselor
noun
coun·sel·or
variants
or counsellor
1
: a person who gives advice
guidance counselor
2
: lawyer
3
: a supervisor of campers or activities at a summer camp
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