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counselor

A school counselor listens to a student in her office.

Definition

Noun: 1. A person trained to give professional guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems. This is the most common modern usage, referring to a professional such as a school counselor, marriage counselor, or mental health counselor. 2. A lawyer; specifically, one who pleads cases in court. This is a formal or legal term for an attorney or barrister who provides legal advice and represents clients. 3. A supervisor or leader in a camp, especially a summer camp for children. This person is responsible for the care and activities of a group of campers. 4. Someone who gives advice. This is a general term for a person who provides counsel or guidance, not necessarily in a professional capacity.

Usage Examples
  • Professional Guidance:
    • She spoke to a counselor about managing her stress.
    • The school counselor helped him choose his university courses.
  • Legal Advisor:
    • The defendant consulted with his counselor before the trial. (Formal/legal context)
  • Camp Supervisor:
    • My counselor taught us how to build a fire at summer camp.
  • General Advisor:
    • He acted as a wise counselor to the young king.
Advanced Usage
  • "Seek counsel from a counselor": This phrase emphasizes the act of asking for professional advice. While "counsel" can be the advice itself or the act of giving it, a "counselor" is the person who provides it.
    • It's wise to seek counsel from a counselor when facing a difficult decision.
Variants and Related Words
  • Counsellor: This is an alternative spelling, more common in British English. The meanings are identical to "counselor."
  • Counsel (noun): Advice or guidance, especially given formally.
    • I value your wise counsel.
  • Counsel (verb): To give professional advice or guidance.
    • The therapist counseled the couple.
  • Counseling (noun): The process or profession of guiding an individual by using psychological methods.
    • He is receiving counseling for anxiety.
Synonyms
  • Advisor/Adviser: A person who gives recommendations.
  • Therapist: A broader term for a professional who treats mental or emotional issues (a counselor is often a type of therapist).
  • Consultant: An expert who provides professional advice.
  • Attorney/Lawyer: Synonyms for the legal meaning.
  • Guide/Mentor: Synonyms for the general advisory meaning.
Related Phrases
  • Guidance counselor: A specific type of counselor in schools who advises students on academic and personal matters.
    • The guidance counselor discussed career options with the student.
  • Camp counselor: The full term for a supervisor at a camp.
    • She worked as a camp counselor every summer.
Related Idioms
  • Keeper of one's counsel: To be discreet and not share one's thoughts or plans.
    • She is a private person and keeps her own counsel. (Note: This idiom uses "counsel" as a noun meaning private thoughts, not the person "counselor").
counselor

A school counselor listens to a student in her office.

Noun
  1. a lawyer who pleads cases in court
  2. someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
  3. someone who gives advice about problems

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