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consul

con·sul

UK/ˈkɒn.səl/ US/ˈkɑn.səl/ fairly common

noun

1.

a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

Origin

From Middle English consul, from Old English consul, from Latin cōnsul.

Phrases

  • consul general
  • first consul
  • honorary consul
  • honourary consul

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