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Councilor vs. Counselor
Councilor
/ˈkaʊnsələr/Examples:
The councilor advocated for the new park proposal.She was elected as the youngest councilor in city history.As a councilor, he worked on affordable housing policies.
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Counselor
/ˈkaʊns(ə)lə/Examples:
The counselor advised me on career options.She became a trusted counselor to many students.The summer camp hires experienced counselors.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- A counselor is someone who gives advice, like a mental health therapist; a councilor is a member of a council, like a city council.
- Remember that a counselor counsels people, usually in private settings, while a councilor operates in a public or governmental arena.
- Both words have the root counsel, but in counselor, it relates to advice and guidance, whereas, in councilor, it relates to governance.
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