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Definition of consul

consul

/ˈkɑːn.səl/
con · sul
Plural:consuls
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Adjective:consular
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• noun

1

An official appointed by a government to reside in a foreign city and represent the commercial Interests and legal welfare of its citizens living or traveling there.

Example

"After losing her passport in Madrid, she immediately contacted the British consul for emergency travel documents."

2

Either of the two annually elected chief magistrates who jointly ruled the ancient Roman Republic.

Example

"Cicero was elected consul in 63 BC and famously suppressed the Catilinarian conspiracy during his term."

3

Any of the three chief magistrates of the French Republic during the Consulate from 1799 to 1804.

Example

"Napoleon Bonaparte consolidated immense political power across France after declaring himself First Consul for life."

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Word Nuance & Usage

Do not confuse 'consul' (a foreign official or Roman magistrate) with its homophones 'council' (an advisory or legislative assembly) and 'counsel' (advice, or a legal adviser).

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed via Old French from Latin 'consul' (magistrate in ancient Rome), likely derived from 'consulere' (to consult or take counsel), reflecting the officials' duty to deliberate together with the Senate.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Consul. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/consul
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