# counselor

Pronunciation: US say "KOWN-suh-lur" /ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/; UK say "KOWN-suh-luh" /ˈkaʊnsələ/

## Noun

1. A professional who helps people work through personal problems, often providing guidance and emotional support.
   - Simple: A trained person who helps people with personal problems by talking and giving advice.
   - _After the accident, he began meeting with a counselor to manage his anxiety._
   - _Marriage counselors help couples communicate more openly with each other._
2. A lawyer, especially an attorney who advises clients and represents them in court.
   - Simple: A lawyer, especially one who gives legal advice or argues cases in court.
   - _The counselor advised her client to accept the plea agreement._
   - _Opposing counselors presented their closing arguments to the jury._
3. A staff member at a school who advises students, often specializing in an area such as careers, education, or health.
   - Simple: A worker at a school who helps students with their classes, future jobs, or health.
   - _The counselor met with seniors to review their college applications._
   - _Many counselors specialize in helping students cope with stress and health concerns._
4. A person who supervises children, usually at a summer camp. *(US)*
   - Simple: A person who looks after and leads children at a summer camp.
   - _The counselor organized morning swim lessons for the younger campers._
   - _Camp counselors lead hikes and supervise activities throughout the summer._
5. A senior diplomat ranking just below an ambassador or minister.
   - Simple: A senior government official who works abroad, ranking just below an ambassador.
   - _The embassy's counselor handled trade negotiations on behalf of the ambassador._
   - _Several counselors briefed the minister before the summit._

## Origin

This word came into Middle English (as conseillour, counseiler) through Anglo-Norman and Old French conseillier, from Latin consiliator, an agent noun from cōnsilior ("I take counsel"), itself from cōnsilium ("plan, council, wisdom, advice"). It displaced the native Old English rǣdġiefa, literally "advice giver."

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