consul

Pronunciation

• (UK) enPR: kŏnʹsəl, IPA ^(key): /ˈkɒn.səl/
• (US) enPR: kŏnʹsəl, IPA ^(key): /ˈkɑn.səl/

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Noun

Singular consul

Plural consuls

1. A consul is an official living in a foreign city to represent and protect the interests of citizens of their country.

Related words

• consulate