counselor

noun

/ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/

Etymology

From Middle English counseilour, counseiler, from Anglo-Norman cunseiler, from Old French conseillier, from Latin cōnsiliārius, agent noun from cōnsilior (“to take counsel”), from cōnsilium (“plan, council, wisdom, advice”). Compare councilor. Displaced native Middle English redere, Middle English redesman, and Middle English redyeve, from Old English rǣdġiefa (literally “advice giver”).

derived from cōnsiliārius
derived from conseillier
derived from cunseiler
inherited from counseilour

Definitions

A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.
An attorney.
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1. A high ranking diplomat, usually just below an ambassador or minister.
2. A children’s supervisor, usually at camp.

The neighborhood

Derived

college counselor, community counselor, counselorship, family counselor, grief counselor, guidance counselor, marriage counselor, mental health counselor, rehabilitation counselor, school counselor, telecounselor

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