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consul

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑːnsəl/ · UK /ˈkɒnsəl/

consul means: An official working abroad who helps people and businesses from their own country.

noun

OVERSEAS OFFICIALC1

An official working abroad who helps people and businesses from their own country.

  • The consul helped us get new passports.
  • She was appointed consul in a foreign port.
  • The consul met local officials to discuss trade.

Common phrases: British consul, consul general, contact the consul

Questions about consul

What does consul mean?

An official working abroad who helps people and businesses from their own country.

What is consul in other languages?

Türkçe: konsolos · Español: cónsul · Français: consul · Deutsch: Konsul · Italiano: console · 日本語: 領事

How do you pronounce consul?

In American English /ˈkɑːnsəl/; in British English /ˈkɒnsəl/.

How do you use consul in a sentence?

The consul helped us get new passports. She was appointed consul in a foreign port.

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