Counselor
/ˈkaʊn.səl.ər/noun
A person who provides guidance or advice, especially in a professional context.
Did you know?In medieval times, counselors were often seen as wise sages, linked to the occult, providing not just advice but also mystical insights into fate and destiny.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*kʷen-
“to know, to perceive, to think”
Latin
Latin
consilium
“deliberation, advice, plan”
Old French
Old French
conseil
“advice, counsel, meeting”
Middle English
Middle English
counsel
“advice, consultation, deliberation”
Modern English
English
counselor
“one who gives counsel or advice, especially in a professional capacity”