counselor
/ˈkaʊnsələ(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: counselors
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A school counselor, often in a specialty such as careers, education, or health.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “counselor” mean?
A professional who counsels people, especially on personal problems.
Is “counselor” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.