Consul

usgb/ˈkɑːnsl/
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.
Visual representation of "consul" - A person who is appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect its citizens and interests there.

Often appears as...

  • consul general
  • honorary consul

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Government Representative

A consul represents their home country in a specific foreign area.

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The French consul in New York organized a cultural exchange event.
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Not Ambassador

Consuls focus on citizens' issues, different from ambassadors who deal with state diplomacy.

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After losing her passport, she sought help from the local consul.
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Helps Citizens

Consuls help their country's citizens abroad with legal, travel, and emergency issues.

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Contact the consul if you get into legal trouble while overseas.
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