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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..
2.
governmentofficial in ancient Rome with highest authority
- The consul led the Roman army into battle.
3.
FranceDated chief magistrate in France from 1799 to 1804Dated
- Napoleon served as a consul before becoming emperor.
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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acr: consul general
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
official position
office or rank of a consul
diplomatic rank
consular officer ranking below a consul
envoy housing
official residence of a consul general
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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- French:consul, ...
- German:Konsul, Regierungschef, ...
- Italian:console, magistrato romano, ...
- Spanish:cónsul, magistrado jefe, ...
- Portuguese:cônsul, ...
- Chinese:领事, 执政官, ...
- Japanese:領事, 執政官, ...
- Arabic:قُنْصُل, القنصل الاعلى, ...
- Hebrew:קוֹנְסוּל, ...
- Russian:консул, ...
- Ukrainian:консул, римський консул, ...
- Hindi:वाणिज्य दूत, रोमन कौंसल, ...
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