noun
- a person who gives advice or guidance, especially professionally
- a person who supervises children at a summer camp
- a lawyer who gives legal advice
Usage: also spelled counselor in American English
Usage: formal; British English
Examples
- The school counsellor helped students choose their college courses.
- She works as a marriage counsellor for couples having relationship problems.
- The camp counsellor organized games for the children.
- My guidance counsellor suggested I apply for scholarships.
- He met with a financial counsellor to discuss his debt.
- The counsellor listened carefully to her concerns about anxiety.
- Each cabin at summer camp has two counsellors to supervise the kids.