lawyer
Translation
lawyer, solicitor, barrister
Examples
You should talk to a lawyer.
You should talk to a lawyer.
She works as a corporate lawyer.
She works as a corporate lawyer.
Grammar Patterns
((a lawyer)) ((for sb./sth.)) a lawyer representing someone/something He is the lawyer for the defendant.
to work as ((a lawyer)) to have the profession of a lawyer She works as a corporate lawyer.
Similar Words
Synonyms: attorney, counsel, solicitor (UK), barrister (UK)
Etymology
From 'law' + the agent suffix '-yer'. Someone who works with the law.
Memory Tips
A 'lawyer' is a person who helps you with the 'law'. The '-yer' ending often indicates a person's job.