Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

vice-consul

Noun

/vaɪs ˈkɒnsəl/

Definition

A vice-consul is an official appointed by a government to assist a consul in their duties and represent their interests in a foreign country.

Examples

The vice-consul attended the local trade fair to strengthen bilateral business relations.
As a vice-consul, she was responsible for aiding citizens who needed assistance while traveling abroad.
The vice-consul played a key role in organizing cultural exchange programs between the two nations.

Meaning

A vice-consul holds a rank below that of a consul and typically supports the consul in administrative duties, helping to promote and protect the interests of their home country and its citizens.