Consul
noun
A person who is appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there.
The American consul in Tokyo handled the issue of lost passports.
Often appears as...
- consul general
- honorary consul
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Formal
noun
An official chosen by a government to live in a foreign city and represent its interests.
He served as a consul in India for several years.
Often appears as...
- consul appointment
- consul office
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Formal
noun
In ancient Rome, one of the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the republic.
Julius Caesar was elected consul of Rome.
Often appears as...
- roman consul
- consul election
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Formal
Historical
noun
A person who is appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there.
The American consul in Tokyo handled the issue of lost passports.
Often appears as...
- consul general
- honorary consul
Usage tips
Formal
noun
An official chosen by a government to live in a foreign city and represent its interests.
He served as a consul in India for several years.
Often appears as...
- consul appointment
- consul office
Usage tips
Formal
noun
In ancient Rome, one of the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the republic.
Julius Caesar was elected consul of Rome.
Often appears as...
- roman consul
- consul election
Usage tips
Formal
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Government Representative
A consul represents their home country in a specific foreign area.
The French consul in New York organized a cultural exchange event.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ambassador
Consuls focus on citizens' issues, different from ambassadors who deal with state diplomacy.
After losing her passport, she sought help from the local consul.
Pro Tip 3/3Helps Citizens
Consuls help their country's citizens abroad with legal, travel, and emergency issues.
Contact the consul if you get into legal trouble while overseas.
Pro Tip 1/3Government Representative
A consul represents their home country in a specific foreign area.
The French consul in New York organized a cultural exchange event.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ambassador
Consuls focus on citizens' issues, different from ambassadors who deal with state diplomacy.
After losing her passport, she sought help from the local consul.
Pro Tip 3/3Helps Citizens
Consuls help their country's citizens abroad with legal, travel, and emergency issues.
Contact the consul if you get into legal trouble while overseas.
Pro Tip 1/3Government Representative
A consul represents their home country in a specific foreign area.
The French consul in New York organized a cultural exchange event.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Ambassador
Consuls focus on citizens' issues, different from ambassadors who deal with state diplomacy.
After losing her passport, she sought help from the local consul.
Pro Tip 3/3Helps Citizens
Consuls help their country's citizens abroad with legal, travel, and emergency issues.
Contact the consul if you get into legal trouble while overseas.
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Video examples
History vs. Augustus -...
and relinquished control of the army when he resigned his consul post. Mere optics. He used his military influence and personal wealth to stack the Senate in his favor, while retaining the powers of a tribune and the right to celebrate military triumphs.
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Ancient Rome 101 PIPE...
by two annually representatives called praetors, who were later called consuls. One of them become a famous general and dictator, Julius Caesar. The imperial period followed.
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History vs. Augustus -...
and relinquished control of the army when he resigned his consul post. Mere optics. He used his military influence and personal wealth to stack the Senate in his favor, while retaining the powers of a tribune and the right to celebrate military triumphs.
Video examples
Ancient Rome 101 PIPE...
by two annually representatives called praetors, who were later called consuls. One of them become a famous general and dictator, Julius Caesar. The imperial period followed.
Example 1 of 2
Quote examples
Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Consul - in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.
Quote examples
Ambrose Bierce
American Journalist
Consul - in American politics, a person who having failed to secure an office from the people is given one by the Administration on condition that he leave the country.
Example 1 of 1
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