Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun solicitor

2 senses of solicitor

Sense 1
solicitor, canvasser -- (a petitioner who solicits contributions or trade or votes)
       => petitioner, suppliant, supplicant, requester -- (one praying humbly for something; "a suppliant for her favors")

Sense 2
solicitor -- (a British lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents)
       => lawyer, attorney -- (a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice)