Any person who gives advice; but properly one who is authorized by natural relationship, or by birth, office or profession, to advise another in regard to his future conduct and measures. Ahithophel was Davids counselor. His mother was his counselor to do wickedly. 2 Chronicles 22:3. In Great Britain, the peers of the realm are hereditary counselor of the crown.

The members of a counsel; one appointed to advise a king or chief magistrate, in regard to the administration of the government.

One who is consulted by a client in a law case; one who gives advice in relation to a question of law; one whose profession is to give advice in law, and manage causes for clients. Privy Counselor, a member of a privy’ counsel.