Solicitor — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /sə-ˈli-sə-tər/ so·lic·i·tor

Meaning & Definition of Solicitor

Solicitor (noun)

  1. one that solicits; especially, an agent that solicits contributions (as to a charity)
  2. a British lawyer who advises clients, represents them in the lower courts, and prepares cases for barristers to try in higher courts
  3. the chief law officer of a municipality, county, or government department

Solicitor (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. one that tries to get a person to give in to a desire

    "money, that great solicitor that has often succeeded in persuading people to sell their very souls"

    similar: baiter, seducer, tempter
    related: beguiler, enchantress, siren, temptress, tantalizer, briber, inducer, inveigler, persuader, corrupter, debaser, debaucher, degrader, depraver, perverter, undoer

  2. one who asks earnestly for a favor or gift

    "even a billionaire doesn't have the wherewithal to grant the wish of every deserving solicitor who comes his way"

    similar: petitioner, pleader, suitor, suppliant, supplicant
    related: beggar, mendicant, panhandler, cadger, moocher, schnorrer, asker, requester, suer

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Solicitor

The most common words with a similar meaning to Solicitor:

baiter, seducer, tempter, petitioner, pleader, suitor, suppliant, supplicant

Related Words for Solicitor

beguiler, enchantress, siren, temptress, tantalizer, briber, inducer, inveigler, persuader, corrupter, debaser, debaucher, degrader, depraver, perverter, undoer, beggar, mendicant, panhandler, cadger, moocher, schnorrer, asker, requester, suer

Word Forms of Solicitor

Derived words: solicitorship (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Solicitor

First known use: 15th century

Words & Phrases Containing Solicitor

solicitor general

Frequently Asked Questions about Solicitor

What does "Solicitor" mean?

"Solicitor" means one that solicits; especially, an agent that solicits contributions (as to a charity). As a noun, it is defined as: one that solicits; especially, an agent that solicits contributions (as to a charity). It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Solicitor"?

Other words for "Solicitor" include baiter, seducer, tempter, petitioner, pleader, suitor, suppliant and supplicant. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Solicitor" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Solicitor"?

There are 33 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Solicitor". Common alternatives include baiter, seducer, tempter, petitioner, pleader, suitor, suppliant and supplicant.

How do you use "Solicitor" in a sentence?

Examples of "Solicitor" in a sentence: "money, that great solicitor that has often succeeded in persuading people to sell their very souls"; "even a billionaire doesn't have the wherewithal to grant the wish of every deserving solicitor who comes his way".

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

"Solicitor" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Solicitor"?

"Solicitor" is pronounced /sə-ˈli-sə-tər/ and divided into syllables as so·lic·i·tor.

What is the origin of the word "Solicitor"?

First known use: 15th century.

What is another word for "Solicitor" meaning "one that tries to get a person to give in to a desire"?

When "Solicitor" (noun) means one that tries to get a person to give in to a desire, synonyms include baiter, seducer and tempter.