counselor Definition
- 1a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems
- 2a person who supervises children at a summer camp
Using counselor: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "counselor" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
I talked to my counselor about my anxiety.
Example
She works as a school counselor.
Example
The camp counselor led the children in a game of capture the flag.
counselor Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for counselor
Antonyms for counselor
- patient
- client
Phrases with counselor
a therapist who specializes in helping couples work through problems in their relationship
Example
They went to a marriage counselor to try to save their relationship.
camp counselor
a person who supervises children at a summer camp
Example
The camp counselor led the children in a game of capture the flag.
Example
The guidance counselor helped me choose which colleges to apply to.
Origins of counselor
from Old French 'conseiller', meaning 'to advise'
Summary: counselor in Brief
A 'counselor' [ˈkaʊnsələr] is a trained professional who provides guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems. They can also supervise children at summer camps. Examples include 'I talked to my counselor about my anxiety.' and 'The camp counselor led the children in a game of capture the flag.' Phrases include 'marriage counselor,' 'camp counselor,' and 'guidance counselor.'
