Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

proconsul

noun

/ˌprəʊˈkɒn.səl/

Definition

A proconsul is an official who is appointed to govern a province or territory in the absence of the consul, especially in ancient Rome.

Examples

After gaining control, the Roman Empire often deployed a proconsul to manage its newly acquired provinces.
The proconsul’s decisions greatly impacted local governance and relations with native populations.

Meaning

The term refers to a high-ranking official who has been granted authority to oversee a specific area of administration, usually with significant powers similar to that of a consul.