Word LAWYER: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

lawyer

🇺🇸 [ˈlɔɪər]

Meanings

A professional who practices law, representing and advising clients in legal matters. Lawyers play a critical role in the judicial system, helping interpret and apply the law to protect individual rights.

Examples

• She hired a lawyer to help with her case.
• Lawyers need to have a deep understanding of the law.
• He is known as a successful corporate lawyer.

Synonyms

attorney • counsel • advocate

Antonyms

defendant • client • criminal