Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
consul
noun
/ˈkɒnsəl/
Definition
A consul is an official appointed by a government to live in a foreign city and protect and promote the government’s citizens and interests there.
Examples
- The consul helped the stranded tourists find a way home.
- She works as a cultural consul, promoting her country’s heritage abroad.
Meaning
The main function of a consul is to assist and represent their home nation’s citizens abroad, dealing with issues like legal rights, documentation, and trade.
Synonyms
- envoy
- diplomat
- representative
- attache
