Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun counselor
3 senses of counselor
Sense 1
counselor, counsellor -- (someone who gives advice about problems)
=> adviser, advisor, consultant -- (an expert who gives advice; "an adviser helped students select their courses"; "the United States sent military advisors to Guatemala")
Sense 2
counselor, counsellor -- (someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp)
=> supervisor -- (one who supervises or has charge and direction of)
Sense 3
advocate, counsel, counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law, pleader -- (a lawyer who pleads cases in court)
=> lawyer, attorney -- (a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice)