Proconsular: meaning, definitions and examples
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proconsular
[ proh-KON-soo-lar ]
historical role
Proconsular refers to the authority or functions of a proconsul, an official of ancient Rome who governed a province. The term is often used to describe actions, privileges, or duties that are characteristic of a proconsul.
Synonyms
administrative, governorial, provincial
Examples of usage
- The proconsular powers granted him extensive control over the province.
- Her proconsular authority allowed her to make significant decisions.
- The proconsular office was one of great importance in the Roman hierarchy.
Translations
Translations of the word "proconsular" in other languages:
๐ต๐น proconsular
๐ฎ๐ณ เคชเฅเคฐเฅเคเฅเคจเฅเคธเฅเคฒเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช prokonsular
๐ฎ๐ฉ prokonsular
๐บ๐ฆ ะฟัะพะบะพะฝััะป
๐ต๐ฑ prokonsularny
๐ฏ๐ต ใใญใณใณในใฉใผใซ
๐ซ๐ท proconsulaire
๐ช๐ธ proconsular
๐น๐ท prokonsรผler
๐ฐ๐ท ํ๋ก์ฝ์ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ุจุฑููููุณููุงุฑ
๐จ๐ฟ prokonzulรกrnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ prokonzulรกrny
๐จ๐ณ ๅๆป็ฃ็
๐ธ๐ฎ prokonsularen
๐ฎ๐ธ proconsular
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฟัะพะบะพะฝััะปะดัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแแกแฃแแแ แฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ prokonsul
๐ฒ๐ฝ proconsular
Etymology
The term 'proconsular' derives from the Latin word 'proconsul', which combines 'pro-' meaning 'for' or 'on behalf of', and 'consul', which refers to an elected official in the Roman Republic. Initially, consuls were the highest-ranking officials in Rome, but as the Roman Empire expanded, it became necessary to delegate some authority to representatives in distant provinces. Thus, proconsuls were appointed to govern these areas on behalf of the Senate or the Emperor. This system allowed for more effective administration and control over the vast territories of the Empire. Over time, the term has evolved to be used in various contexts related to governance and authority, extending beyond its original Roman usage.
Word Frequency Rank
Ranking #38,415, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.
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