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Someone who gives advice In the field of social welfare, an adviser on personal problems In the field of education, an adviser on a special subject such as careers, education, or health In the field of law, a counselor, counsellor, counselor-at-law or counsellor-at-law is an attorney In the field of politics, a high ranking diplomat, usually just below a ambassador or minister In the field of leisure, a children's supervisor, usually at camp Retrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Counselor"

From the free encyclopedia Wikipedia Counselor