counselor

Meaning

Noun

• A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
• A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.
• An attorney.
• A high ranking diplomat, usually just below an ambassador or minister.
• A children’s supervisor, usually at camp.

Origin

• From Old French conseillier, from Latin consiliator, agent noun from cōnsilior, from cōnsilium. Compare councilor.