Definition of consul
1a : either of two annually elected chief magistrates of the Roman republicb : one of three chief magistrates of the French republic from 1799 to 1804
2 : an official appointed by a government to reside in a foreign country to represent the commercial interests of citizens of the appointing country the American consul in Rome
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There were also remarks by Guy Gilady, deputy consul general of Israel in Miami.
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The family went to Montreal in 1938 when the elder Brzezinski was appointed Polish consul general.
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The family went to Montreal in 1938 when the elder Brzezinski was appointed Polish consul general.
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Ten years later, his father, Tadeusz, a diplomat from an aristocratic Catholic family, was posted to Montreal as Poland’s consul general.
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Origin and Etymology of consul
Middle English, from Latin; perhaps akin to Latin consulere to consult
First Known Use: 14th century
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CONSUL Defined for English Language Learners
consul
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: a government official whose job is to live in a foreign country and protect and help the citizens of his or her own country who are traveling, living, or doing business there
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: either one of two chief officials of the ancient Roman republic who were elected every year
CONSUL Defined for Kids
consul
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: an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign country in order to look after the commercial interests of citizens of the appointing country
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