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.
Examples of counselor in a Sentence
He works as a camp counselor.
a young couple going to a marriage counselor
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This could mean reaching out to a health expert, like a therapist or counselor, who can offer help with underlying issues and suggest ways to boost self-esteem.
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Budtender – The person behind the counter at a dispensary acts as counselor and cashier to customers.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
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Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 21 Apr. 2024
Budtender – The person behind the counter at a dispensary acts as counselor and cashier to customers.
—Chris Morris, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024
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 3 May. 2024.
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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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