Lawyer: meaning, definitions and examples

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lawyer

[ ˈlɔɪər ]

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legal profession

A person who practices or studies law, especially (in the UK) a solicitor or a barrister.

Synonyms

advocate, attorney, counsel

Examples of usage

He hired a lawyer to help with his legal case.
The lawyer provided legal advice to the client.

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informal

A person who is skilled or qualified in law.

Synonyms

expert, proficient, specialist

Examples of usage

She is a lawyer when it comes to negotiating contracts.
He is a lawyer in the kitchen, always finding loopholes in recipes.

Translations

Translations of the word "lawyer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 advogado

🇮🇳 वकील

🇩🇪 Anwalt

🇮🇩 pengacara

🇺🇦 адвокат

🇵🇱 prawnik

🇯🇵 弁護士 (bengo-shi)

🇫🇷 avocat

🇪🇸 abogado

🇹🇷 avukat

🇰🇷 변호사 (byeonhosa)

🇸🇦 محامٍ (muḥāmā)

🇨🇿 právník

🇸🇰 právnik

🇨🇳 律师 (lǜshī)

🇸🇮 odvetnik

🇮🇸 lögmaður

🇰🇿 адвокат

🇬🇪 ადვოკატი (advokati)

🇦🇿 vəkil

🇲🇽 abogado

Word origin

The word 'lawyer' originated from Middle English 'lawier', which came from Old French 'logier', meaning 'to lodge, host, or receive'. The term evolved to refer to someone who gives legal advice and represents clients in legal matters. The role of lawyers has been significant in the development and enforcement of laws throughout history.