Consul: meaning, definitions and examples

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consul

 

[ หˆkษ’n.sษ™l ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

government position

A consul is an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect the governmentโ€™s citizens and interests there. Consuls often assist citizens in trouble or provide services such as obtaining visas or protecting their rights abroad.

Synonyms

diplomat, envoy, representative

Examples of usage

  • The consul helped the tourist navigate local laws.
  • She worked as a consul in Paris for five years.
  • The consul issued emergency passports for stranded travelers.
Context #2 | Noun

historical title

In ancient Rome, a consul was one of the two elected officials who held the highest power in the Roman Republic. They commanded the army and presided over the Senate, embodying the state's authority.

Synonyms

head, magistrate, president

Examples of usage

  • Caesar was appointed consul multiple times.
  • The ancient Romans revered their consuls as leaders.
  • The position of consul was a prestigious role in ancient Rome.

Translations

Translations of the word "consul" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น cรดnsul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅŒเค‚เคธเฅเคฒ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konsul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konsul

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝััƒะป

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konsul

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ้ ˜ไบ‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท consul

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ cรณnsul

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konsolos

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์˜์‚ฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‚ู†ุตู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konzul

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konzul

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้ข†ไบ‹

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konzul

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆรฐismaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝััƒะป

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒกแƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konsul

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ cรณnsul

Etymology

The word 'consul' originates from the Latin 'consul', which means 'to consult'. It refers to the title of an elected official in ancient Rome who held the highest power, along with another consul, in the republic. The role of consul was established in the early history of Rome around the 6th century BC, designed to provide a collaborative leadership structure. Over time, the title and responsibilities of consuls evolved, transitioning from military leaders to representatives of the Roman state in foreign territories. As Rome expanded, the role of consuls adapted, giving rise to their designation as protectors of citizens abroad, thus linking the historical governmental duties with modern diplomatic functions. Today, the term 'consul' represents various diplomatic roles across nations, preserving the essence of consultation and protection inherent in its etymological roots.

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