Counselor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər/ coun·sel·or

Meaning & Definition of Counselor

Counselor (noun)

  1. a person who gives advice or counseling
  2. lawyer; specifically, one that gives advice in law and manages cases for clients in court
  3. one who has supervisory duties at a summer camp

Counselor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. a person who gives advice especially professionally

    "a young couple going to a marriage counselor"

    similar: adviser, consigliere, consultant, counsel
    related: authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist, confidant, cabinet, kitchen cabinet, sounding board
    near: advisee, client, counselee

  2. a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations

    "get the best counselor that money can buy, especially if you're guilty"

    similar: advocate, attorney, attorney-at-law, counsel, counselor-at-law, lawyer, legal eagle
    related: cocounsel, district attorney, prosecuting attorney, prosecutor, solicitor, criminal lawyer, mouthpiece (slang), public defender, trial lawyer, jurist, lawgiver, lawmaker, legislator, solon, ambulance chaser, pettifogger, Philadelphia lawyer, shyster

Related Entry: Counselor-at-law (noun)

Counselor-at-law is a different word from Counselor. The synonyms below are for counselor-at-law, not for counselor.

  1. a person whose profession is to conduct lawsuits for clients or to advise about legal rights and obligations

    "enjoyed a distinguished career as a counselor-at-law for more than 40 years"

    similar: advocate, attorney, attorney-at-law, counsel, counselor, lawyer, legal eagle
    related: cocounsel, district attorney, prosecuting attorney, prosecutor, solicitor, criminal lawyer, mouthpiece (slang), public defender, trial lawyer, jurist, lawgiver, lawmaker, legislator, solon, ambulance chaser, pettifogger, Philadelphia lawyer, shyster

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Counselor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Counselor:

adviser, consigliere, consultant, counsel, advocate, attorney, attorney-at-law, counselor-at-law, lawyer, legal eagle

Related Words for Counselor

authority, expert, pro, professional, specialist, confidant, cabinet, kitchen cabinet, sounding board, cocounsel, district attorney, prosecuting attorney, prosecutor, solicitor, criminal lawyer, mouthpiece, public defender, trial lawyer, jurist, lawgiver, lawmaker, legislator, solon, ambulance chaser, pettifogger, Philadelphia lawyer, shyster

Near Antonyms of Counselor

advisee, client, counselee

Word Forms of Counselor

Derived words: counselorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Counselor

First known use: 13th century

Vocabulary Lists & Topics for Counselor

Words & Phrases Containing Counselor

counselor-at-law, guidance counselor

Frequently Asked Questions about Counselor

What does "Counselor" mean?

"Counselor" means a person who gives advice or counseling. As a noun, it is defined as: a person who gives advice or counseling. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Counselor"?

Other words for "Counselor" include adviser, consigliere, consultant, counsel, advocate, attorney, attorney-at-law and counselor-at-law. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Counselor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Counselor"?

There are 37 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Counselor". Common alternatives include adviser, consigliere, consultant, counsel, advocate, attorney, attorney-at-law, counselor-at-law, lawyer and legal eagle.

How do you use "Counselor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Counselor" in a sentence: "a young couple going to a marriage counselor"; "get the best counselor that money can buy, especially if you're guilty".

Is "Counselor" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Counselor" is a noun.

Is "Counselor" useful for IELTS, TOEFL, and other English exams?

As a C1-level word, "Counselor" is typical of Cambridge C1 Advanced (CAE), IELTS band 7.0–8.0, TOEFL iBT 95–113, PTE Academic 76–84, TOEIC Listening & Reading 945+. Advanced words like this are also useful for the GRE, SAT, GMAT, and LSAT.

How do you pronounce "Counselor"?

"Counselor" is pronounced /ˈkau̇n(t)-s(ə-)lər/ and divided into syllables as coun·sel·or.

What is the origin of the word "Counselor"?

First known use: 13th century.