CONSUL

Pronunciation (US):

(GB):

 I. (noun) 

Sense 1

Meaning:

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

Classified under:

Nouns denoting people

Hypernyms ("consul" is a kind of...):

diplomat; diplomatist (an official engaged in international negotiations)

Derivation:

consular (having to do with a consul or his office or duties)

consulship (the post of consul)

Credits