plural consuls
1
: 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
2
: either one of two chief officials of the ancient Roman republic who were elected every year
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“Consul.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/consul. Accessed 24 Jun. 2026.
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