counselor

Etymology

From Old French conseillier, from Latin consiliator, agent noun from cōnsilior (“I take counsel”), from cōnsilium (“plan, council, wisdom, advice”). Compare councilor. Displaced native Old English rǣdġiefa (literally “advice giver”).

noun

  1. A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
  2. (education) A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.
  3. (law) An attorney.
  4. (politics) A high ranking diplomat, usually just below an ambassador or minister.
  5. (US) A children’s supervisor, usually at camp.

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