consul

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnsəl/
US: /ˈkɑːnsl/

  1. An official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect the government's citizens and business interests there.

    1. The consul helped my friend with his passport problem.
    2. Our consul in Madrid assisted several citizens who had lost their travel documents.

  2. A chief magistrate of ancient Rome, who held office for a year.

    1. The consul was a very important person in ancient Rome.
    2. As consul, he had the power to veto actions of the Senate, significantly shaping Roman policy.

Synonyms

diplomat envoy representative magistrate

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consul" in English means: An official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect the government's citizens and business interests there., A chief magistrate of ancient Rome, who held office for a year..

The phonetic transcription of "consul" is /ˈkɒnsəl/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnsl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consul": diplomat, envoy, representative, magistrate.

Example usage of "consul": "The consul helped my friend with his passport problem.". More examples on the page.