noun
consul
KON-suhl
noun
1
An official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect the interests of its citizens and businesses there.
"She reported the theft of her passport to the consul."
2
Historical: one of the two elected heads of state of the Roman Republic.
"Cicero served as consul in 63 BCE."
How to Use Consul
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA government official who represents their country's interests in a foreign city.
Common pairings
the British consul
consul general
appoint a consul
Word Forms
consuls plural
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Etymology
From Latin consul, the title of the Roman Republic's highest elected officials.