Meaning & use
counselor
A person trained to give guidance or advice, especially on personal, psychological, or legal matters.
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The school counselor helped her decide which colleges to apply to.
A defense counselor reviewed every detail of the case before the trial began.
A note on using this word
In American courtrooms, counselor also means a practicing lawyer; British English spells the word 'counsellor.'
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