counselorship

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coun·sel·or

also coun·sel·lor (koun′sə-lər, -slər)

1. A person who gives counsel; an adviser.

2. An attorney, especially a trial lawyer.

3. A person who supervises children at a summer camp.

4. A person, especially a licensed professional, who treats people with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders and problems. See Usage Note at council.

coun′se·lor·ship′ n.

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counselorship - the position of counselor

counsellorship

berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"