ˈkaunslə n. (US counselor) 1 a
person who gives
counsel; an
adviser. 2 a person trained to
give guidance on
personal,
social, or
psychological problems (marriage guidance counsellor). 3 a
senior officer in
the diplomatic service. 4 a (also counselor-at-law) US a
barrister. b (also counsellor-at-law)
Ir. an advising barrister. øCounsellor of
State Brit. a
temporary regent during a sovereign's
absence. [ME f. OF conseiller (f. L consiliarius), conseillour, -eur (f. L consiliator): see COUNSEL]