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Counselor: meaning, definitions and examples

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counselor

 

[ หˆkaสŠnsษ™lษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

professional

A counselor is a professional who provides guidance and advice to individuals or groups facing personal problems or seeking career development.

Synonyms

advisor, consultant, mentor, therapist.

Examples of usage

  • She decided to seek help from a counselor to overcome her anxiety.
  • The school counselor helped the students with their college applications.
Context #2 | Noun

legal

In a legal context, a counselor refers to a lawyer or attorney who provides legal advice and representation to clients.

Synonyms

advocate, attorney, lawyer, legal counsel.

Examples of usage

  • The counselor advised his client on the best course of action in the court case.
  • The defense counselor presented a strong argument in court.
Context #3 | Noun

school

In a school setting, a counselor is a professional who helps students with academic and personal issues, as well as college and career planning.

Synonyms

guidance counselor, school advisor, student counselor.

Examples of usage

  • The school counselor organized a workshop on study skills for the students.
  • Students can schedule appointments with the counselor for guidance on course selection.

Translations

Translations of the word "counselor" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น conselheiro

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเคฒเคพเคนเค•เคพเคฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Berater

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konselor

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะฐะดะฝะธะบ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ doradca

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ซใ‚ฆใƒณใ‚ปใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท conseiller

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ consejero

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท danฤฑลŸman

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ƒ๋‹ด์ž

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุณุชุดุงุฑ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ poradce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ poradca

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้กพ้—ฎ (gรนwรจn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ svetovalec

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรกรฐgjafi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะตาฃะตััˆั–

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ›แƒ แƒฉแƒ”แƒ•แƒ”แƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ mษ™slษ™hษ™tรงi

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ consejero

Etymology

The word 'counselor' originated from the Old French term 'councellor', which in turn came from the Latin word 'consiliarius', meaning 'adviser'. The concept of counseling has roots in ancient civilizations, where wise individuals provided advice and guidance to those seeking assistance. Over time, counseling evolved into a professional practice aimed at helping individuals navigate personal, academic, and legal challenges.

See also: counsel, counseling, counselling, counsellor, counselors.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,917 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.