Definition of COUNSELORS (original) (raw)
2
: lawyer
specifically : one that gives advice in law and manages cases for clients in court
The defendant conferred with his counselor.
3
: one who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
The counselor led the campers on a hike through the woods.
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Examples of counselor in a Sentence
He works as a camp counselor. a young couple going to a marriage counselor
Recent Examples on the Web
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Some campers have even gone on to become counselors themselves. —
Abigail Adams, People.com, 4 Jan. 2025 Greenwood High School counselors are available for students, staff and community members who need support, the district's post states. —River Valley Democrat-Gazette, arkansasonline.com, 28 Dec. 2024 In addition, the high school counselor can be a valuable ally, advocating on their behalf and providing insights to the admissions office. —Dr. Aviva Legatt, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024 Chris Marshall, a substance use counselor, found there were no social places without alcohol. —Paul Rhodes, Newsweek, 25 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for counselor 
Word History
First Known Use
13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
Time Traveler
The first known use of counselor was in the 13th century
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“Counselor.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/counselor. Accessed 16 Jan. 2025.
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