counselor

B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun Education

n. someone in a school who helps students with their studies or career choices.

n. an educational professional who assists students with academic planning, social-emotional development, and career guidance.

“The school counselor helped me choose which universities to apply for.”

“The guidance counselor reviewed the student's academic transcript to ensure all graduation requirements would be met by the spring semester.”

C1 · Advanced Countable noun Law Formal · American English

n. a person who gives legal advice or represents someone in court.

n. a legal advocate or attorney, often used as a formal title in a courtroom setting.

“The judge asked the counselor to present the evidence to the jury.”

“Counselor, please limit your closing arguments to the facts presented during the testimony phase of this trial.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun American English

n. a person who looks after children at a summer camp.

n. a supervisor or leader responsible for the safety and activities of children at a residential or day camp.

“The camp counselor showed the kids how to build a safe campfire.”

“As a summer camp counselor, she was responsible for a cabin of ten teenagers and organized their daily hiking excursions.”

C2 · Proficiency Countable noun Formal · Technical

n. a high-ranking official who works in an embassy.

n. a high-ranking diplomatic official, typically serving immediately below an ambassador or minister.

“The counselor at the embassy handled the trade negotiations between the two countries.”

“The senior counselor for political affairs drafted a memorandum outlining the potential diplomatic repercussions of the new border policy.”