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noun

Counselor n. (Written also counsellor)

One who counsels; an adviser. "Can he that speaks with the tongue of an enemy be a good counselor, or no?"

A member of council; one appointed to advise a sovereign or chief magistrate. Note: (See under Consilor.)

One whose profession is to give advice in law, and manage causes for clients in court; a barrister.

Synonyms: advocate, counsel, counselor, counselor-at-law; attorney. "Good counselors lack no clients."

Someone who has supervisory duties at a summer camp.

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Etymology of 'Counselor'

Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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"Counselor" Quotes from Famous Books

... crowned, as he had long desired. The Empress took the solemn oath at the palace of the Elysee, in presence of the princes, great dignitaries, and ministers. The Duke of Cadore was made secretary of the regency, as counselor to her Majesty the Empress, together with the arch-chancellor; and the command of the guard was ...

— The Private Life of Napoleon Bonaparte, Complete • Constant

... raw deal, counselor," remarked Captain Phelan, amiably accepting a stogy. "Nothing but an act of Providence c'd save that Eyetalian from the chair. An' him guilty ...

— Tutt and Mr. Tutt • Arthur Train

... fact, this was not only common honesty; it was also the best policy. Senator Platt was, from that time to the day of his death, a good friend and wise counselor of the people of Utah. And I wish to lay particular stress upon this conversation with him, because it was a type of many had with such men as he. Fred T. Dubois, delegate in Congress from the territory of Idaho and subsequently Senator from that state, had ...

— Under the Prophet in Utah - The National Menace of a Political Priestcraft • Frank J. Cannon and Harvey J. O'Higgins

... US: the US and Serbia and Montenegro do not maintain full diplomatic relations; the Embassy of the former Socialist Federal Republic of Yugoslavia continues to function in the US chief of mission: Ambassador (vacant); Counselor, Charge d'Affaires ad interim Nebojsa VUJOVIC chancery: 2410 California St. NW, Washington, DC 20008 ...

— The 1998 CIA World Factbook • United States. Central Intelligence Agency.

... of General Sheridan in August last was a national affliction. The Army then lost the grandest of its chiefs. The country lost a brave and experienced soldier, a wise and discreet counselor, and a modest and sensible man. Those who in any manner came within the range of his personal association will never fail to pay deserved and willing homage to his greatness and the glory of his career, but they will cherish with more tender sensibility the loving ...

— Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to the Present • Various

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