( US counselor )
■ noun
1》 a person trained to give guidance on personal, social, or psychological problems.
2》 a senior officer in the diplomatic service.
3》 (also counselor-at-law ) US & Irish a barrister.
Usage
The words ~ and councillor are often confused. A ~ is a person who gives advice or counsel, especially on personal problems ( a marriage ~ ), whereas a councillor is a member of a city, county, or other council ( she stood as a Labour candidate for city councillor ).