Synonyms for counsellor


Grammar : Noun
Spell : koun-suh-ler
Phonetic Transcription : ˈkaʊn sə lər

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Définition of counsellor

Origin :
  • early 13c., from Old French conseillier (Modern French conseiller), from Latin consilator, agent noun from consiliare, from consilium (see counsel (v.)). Meaning "one who gives professional legal advice" is from 1530s. Psychological sense (marriage counsellor, etc., is from 1940).
  • As in jurist : noun jurisprudent
  • As in lawyer : noun person who is trained to counsel or argue in cases of law
  • As in leader : noun person who guides
  • As in mentor : noun person who advises
Example sentences :
  • Andrew is the counsellor, comforter, safety, and aid in any trouble.
  • Extract from : « Rico and Wiseli » by Johanna Spyri
  • Why did you pretend to be my counsellor and friend, when you were my rival?
  • Extract from : « Tales And Novels, Volume 5 (of 10) » by Maria Edgeworth
  • It will plant itself in our minds and become our counsellor.
  • Extract from : « A Dish Of Orts » by George MacDonald
  • The consequence was, that the Counsellor was a man after Tony's own heart.
  • Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope
  • Counsellor Webb never again addressed him in friendly terms.
  • Extract from : « The Macdermots of Ballycloran » by Anthony Trollope
  • The wisdom of the counsellor is that small part of the soul which has authority and reason.
  • Extract from : « The Republic » by Plato
  • The counsellor of it and the inspiring soul was the wife herself.
  • Extract from : « Hellenica » by Xenophon
  • It is for you to decide whether you will accept of such a counsellor.
  • Extract from : « Gerald Fitzgerald » by Charles James Lever
  • Where was MacNaghten, her one faithful friend and counsellor?
  • Extract from : « Sir Jasper Carew » by Charles James Lever
  • "I have long wished for such a counsellor," said Cashel, fervently.
  • Extract from : « Roland Cashel » by Charles James Lever

Antonyms for counsellor

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