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consul

consul

noun kon-SOOL Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: Latin consulem, from consulere (to deliberate)

Usage Note

Consul refers to a diplomatic official posted abroad to protect citizens and issue visas, distinct from an ambassador. The related noun consulat (m) denotes the consulate building or the post itself. In ancient Rome, two consuls shared executive power each year.

Examples

"Le consul a signé le visa."

Natural Translation

The consul signed the visa.

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