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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Peer counselors—particularly those who have not gone through extensive training—may not know what to do when faced with an emergency, like someone at imminent risk of self-harm.
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Last year, Texas allowed public schools to hire uncertified religious chaplains as counselors, and the legislature has pushed to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Elle Speicher is a leader through many volunteer activities- National Honor Society, Riley Dance Marathon, Herron Athletics Herron Hype Committee, Redeemer Youth Group Student Leadership Team, and is also a camp counselor!
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
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Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 22 Nov. 2024
School representatives such as teachers, counselors, club advisers, communication staff and principals can nominate these high school students by 5 p.m. on Thursdays.
—Caroline Ritzie, The Enquirer, 22 Nov. 2024
Last year, Texas allowed public schools to hire uncertified religious chaplains as counselors, and the legislature has pushed to require public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments.
—Amanda Musa, CNN, 22 Nov. 2024
Elle Speicher is a leader through many volunteer activities- National Honor Society, Riley Dance Marathon, Herron Athletics Herron Hype Committee, Redeemer Youth Group Student Leadership Team, and is also a camp counselor!
—Caroline Beck, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Nov. 2024
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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counselor. Accessed 3 Dec. 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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