counsellor

Other forms: counsellors

Definitions of counsellor

1. noun

   someone who gives advice about problems
   synonyms: counselor

   examples:

   Nestor

   (Greek mythology) a wise old counselor to the Greeks at Troy

   types:

   Dutch uncle

   a counselor who admonishes frankly and sternly

   type of:

   adviser, advisor, consultant

   an expert who gives advice
2. noun

   a lawyer who pleads cases in court
   synonyms: advocate, counsel, counselor, counselor-at-law, pleader

   type of:

   attorney, lawyer

   a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice
3. noun

   someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp
   synonyms: counselor

   type of:

   supervisor

   one who supervises or has charge and direction of