counsellor
Translation
counselor, advisor, therapist
Examples
I spoke to a careers counsellor.
I spoke to a careers counselor.
She works as a marriage counsellor.
She works as a marriage counselor.
Grammar Patterns
a/an ((countable)) a person who gives advice. She is a trained counselor.
a ((type)) counselor a counselor specializing in a certain area. He is a school counselor.
Similar Words
Synonyms: advisor, therapist, consultant
Etymology
From 'counsel' (advice) + '-or' (suffix for a person who performs an action).
Memory Tips
A counsel**or** is a pers**on** who gives counsel. The '-or' ending often refers to a person. Note the single 'l' in American English.