counselor

• counsellor (British, Canadian); counselour; counsellour; counseller (archaic)

From Old French conseillier, from Latin consiliator, agent noun from consilior (“I take counsel”), from consilium (“plan, council, wisdom, advice”)

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counselor (plural counselors) (American spelling, Canadian, alternative in Canada)

1. A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
2. A licensed and professionally trained counselor.
3. (education) A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.
4. (law) A counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law or counsellor-at-law is an attorney.
5. (politics) A high ranking diplomat, usually just below an ambassador or minister.
6. A children’s supervisor, usually at camp.

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