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counsellor \counsellor\ n.
same as {counselor}.
Syn: counselor. [WordNet 1.5]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.
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counsellor — coun‧sel‧lor [ˈkaʊnslə ǁ ər] , counselor noun [countable] someone whose job is to help or advise people comˌmercial ˈcounsellor JOBS COMMERCE someone who represents their country abroad and advises companies on trade between the two countries;… … Financial and business terms
counsellor — One engaged in the practice of law; lawyer; advocate. Dictionary from West s Encyclopedia of American Law. 2005. counsellor … Law dictionary
counsellor — early 13c., from O.Fr. conseillier (Mod.Fr. conseiller), from L. consilator, agent noun from consiliare, from consilium (see COUNSEL (Cf. counsel)). Meaning one who gives professional legal advice is from 1530s. Psychological sense (marriage… … Etymology dictionary
counsellor — (US counselor) ► NOUN 1) a person trained to give guidance on personal or psychological problems. 2) a senior officer in the diplomatic service. 3) (also counselor at law) US & Irish a barrister … English terms dictionary
counsellor — n. adviser 1) a guidance counsellor 2) a counsellor to (a counsellor to the ambassador) * * * [ kaʊns(ə)lə] a [ adviser ] guidance counsellor a counsellor to (a counsellor to the ambassador) … Combinatory dictionary
counsellor — [[t]ka͟ʊnsələ(r)[/t]] counsellors N COUNT A counsellor is a person whose job is to give advice to people who need it, especially advice on their personal problems. Children who have suffered like this should see a counsellor experienced in… … English dictionary
counsellor — (US counselor) noun 1》 a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems. 2》 a senior officer in the diplomatic service. 3》 (also counselor at law) US & Irish a barrister. Usage The words counsellor and councillor… … English new terms dictionary
counsellor — /ˈkaʊnsələ / (say kownsuhluh) noun 1. someone who counsels; an adviser. 2. US Law a lawyer, especially a trial lawyer. 3. a high ranking officer in a diplomatic mission. 4. Also, school counsellor. a professional psychologist employed in a school …
counsellor — n. (US counselor) 1 a person who gives counsel; an adviser. 2 a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems (marriage guidance counsellor). 3 a senior officer in the diplomatic service. 4 a (also counselor at… … Useful english dictionary
counsellor — (esp. BrE) (AmE usually counselor) noun person trained to advise or help people ADJECTIVE ▪ accredited (BrE), certified (AmE), professional, trained ▪ credit (AmE), debt (BrE) … Collocations dictionary
