consul — an official appointed by a state to live in a foreign city and protect the state's citizens and interests there
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an official appointed by a state to live in a foreign city and protect the state's citizens and interests there
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsəl/
Example Sentences
- The consul threw a pizza party at the embassy to cheer up homesick students.
- She contacted the consul when her passport was stolen during her honeymoon.
- The consul's dog became famous for greeting visitors at the embassy gate.
consul
NOUN[/ˈkɑːnsəl/]
an official appointed by a state to live in a foreign city and protect the state's citizens and interests there
The Roman consul addresses the Senate with calm authority before a major vote.
The consul gives counsel to the council!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin consul, derived from consulere meaning 'to consult' or 'to advise.' Originally denoted the highest-ranking magistrate in ancient Rome, with the underlying sense of 'one who consults together' or 'one who takes counsel.'
Breakdown
consulere (to consult, advise) + -ul (agent suffix) = consul (one who consults or advises; Roman chief magistrate).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The consul threw a pizza party at the embassy to cheer up homesick students.”
“She contacted the consul when her passport was stolen during her honeymoon.”
“The consul's dog became famous for greeting visitors at the embassy gate.”
“He served as consul in three different countries during his diplomatic career.”
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