consul
ˈkɒnsəl
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Definition of consul - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
diplomatic officialgovernment official in a foreign city protecting citizens' interests
  • The consul helped citizens renew their passports abroad..
ambassador diplomat envoy
2.
governmentofficial in ancient Rome with highest authority
  • The consul led the Roman army into battle.
governor magistrate official
3.
FranceDatedchief magistrate in France from 1799 to 1804Dated
  • Napoleon served as a consul before becoming emperor.
administrator governor leader
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Expressions with consul

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high-ranking consul in a major city
The consul general attended the international trade conference.
consular officer ranking below a consul
The vice-consul issued the travel visas.

Origin of consul

Latin, consul (highest elected official)

Terms with consul included in their meaning

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official who represents a country in a foreign city
diplomatic approval
official permission for a foreign consul's duties in a host country
diplomatic office
building where a consul works and may live
diplomatic
relating to a consul or consuls
diplomacy
the office or term of a consul
diplomacy
high-ranking consul in a major city
official process
relating to making official by a consul
term
the period during which one serves as a consul

Examples of consul in a sentence

  • A consul must be ready to assist in crises.
  • The consul was responsible for the administration of justice.
  • In ancient Rome, the consul held significant political power.
  • The consul held significant power during his term.
  • As a consul, he implemented many reforms.

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  1. French:consul, ...
  2. German:Konsul, Regierungschef, ...
  3. Italian:console, magistrato romano, ...
  4. Spanish:cónsul, magistrado jefe, ...
  5. Portuguese:cônsul, ...
  6. Chinese:领事, 执政官, ...
  7. Japanese:領事, 執政官, ...
  8. Arabic:قُنْصُل, القنصل الاعلى, ...
  9. Hebrew:קוֹנְסוּל, ...
  10. Russian:консул, ...
  11. Ukrainian:консул, римський консул, ...
  12. Hindi:वाणिज्य दूत, रोमन कौंसल, ...
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