What does “lawyer” mean?
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nouna person whose job is to give legal advice and represent people in court
You should talk to a lawyer before signing the contract.
Lawyer at a glance
- Part of speech
- noun
- CEFR level
- A2 (elementary)
- Pronunciation
- /ˈlɔjɚ/ · LOY-er
How to use “lawyer” correctly
In the US, “attorney” is a common, slightly more formal word for “lawyer”.
Common phrases with “lawyer”
- hire a lawyer
- defense lawyer
- see a lawyer
Synonyms, opposites and related words
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