nounπShareEither of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires."The consuls, the two highest officials in the Roman Republic, had to agree on the new laws. "politicsgovernmenthistorystateroyalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny of the three heads of government and state of France between 1799 and 1804."Napoleon Bonaparte was one of the three consuls who held power in France between 1799 and 1804. "governmentstatehistorypoliticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA count or earl."The local consul oversaw the town's finances. "titleroyalhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA councillor, particularly:"The consul listened attentively to the residents' concerns during the town hall meeting, taking notes on the issues that needed to be addressed by the council. "politicsgovernmentpersonjobstateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of his or her country."The consul helped the struggling American students in the town by arranging visas and resolving passport issues. "governmentpoliticsnationjobstateorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA counsellor."My mother is a wise consul, offering advice on my career choices. "governmentpoliticsjobChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
