HyperDic: consul

English > 1 sense of the word *consul*:
NOUN	person	consul	a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

consul > pronunciation
Sounds	kaa'nsahl
Rhymes	abdominal ... zoological: 2115 rhymes with ahl...

English > *consul*: 1 sense > noun 1, person
Meaning	A diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country.
Broader	diplomat, diplomatist	An official engaged in international negotiations
Spanish	cónsul
Catalan	cònsol
Adjectives	consular	having to do with a consul or his office or duties
Nouns	consulship	the post of consul