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- [koun-suh-ler]
- /ˈkaʊn sə lər/
- /ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/
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- [koun-suh-ler]
- /ˈkaʊn sə lər/
Definitions of counsellor word
- countable noun counsellor A counsellor is a person whose job is to give advice to people who need it, especially advice on their personal problems. 4
- noun counsellor a person who gives counsel; adviser 4
- noun counsellor a person, such as a social worker, who is involved in counselling 3
- noun counsellor a lawyer, esp one who conducts cases in court; attorney 3
- noun counsellor a senior British diplomatic officer 3
- noun counsellor a US diplomatic officer ranking just below an ambassador or minister 3
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Origin of counsellor
First appearance:
before 1175 One of the 8% oldest English words
1175-1225; Middle English counseiler < Anglo-French cunseiler, cunseiliour, Old French conseilleor. See counsel, -eur, -er2, -or2
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Parts of speech for Counsellor
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counsellor popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 89% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
counsellor usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for counsellor
noun counsellor
- barrister — In England and Wales, a barrister is a lawyer who represents clients in the higher courts of law. Compare solicitor.
- counselor — A counselor is a person whose job is to give advice to people who need it, especially advice on their personal problems.
- attorney — In the United States, an attorney or attorney at law is a lawyer.
- justice — Donald, 1925–2004, U.S. poet.
- counsel — Counsel is advice.
Antonyms for counsellor
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