Definition of the word consul

Pronunciation of vocabulary consul

consulnoun

lãnh sự

/ˈkɒnsl//ˈkɑːnsl/

Origin of the word consul

The word "consul" has its origins in ancient Rome. In Roman politics, a consul was one of the highest officials in the republic, ranking just below the Senate. The consulship was a prestigious office that was responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the government, acting as the chief executive, and commanding the Roman army. The Latin word "consul" is derived from the verb "consulere," which means "to consult" or "to advise." This reflects the consuls' role as advisors to the Senate and the Roman people. Over time, the term "consul" evolved to refer to various types of representatives or diplomats, such as the French Consul, who represents the government of France abroad. Today, the term is still used in international diplomacy, law, and business, often referring to a high-ranking official or representative.

Vocabulary summary consul

typenoun

meaningconsul

meaning(history) consul (France)

meaningsupreme consul (ancient Roman)

Example of vocabulary consulnamespace

meaning

a government official who is the representative of his or her country in a foreign city

một viên chức chính phủ đại diện cho đất nước mình ở một thành phố nước ngoài

  • the British consul in Miami

    lãnh sự Anh ở Miami

  • The American diplomat served as consul in Rio de Janeiro for three years.

    Nhà ngoại giao người Mỹ đã làm lãnh sự tại Rio de Janeiro trong ba năm.

  • After retiring from her position as ambassador, she took a job as a consul in Madrid.

    Sau khi nghỉ hưu ở vị trí đại sứ, bà đã đảm nhận công việc lãnh sự ở Madrid.

  • The consul provided assistance to a group of stranded tourists during a natural disaster.

    Lãnh sự đã hỗ trợ một nhóm khách du lịch bị mắc kẹt trong một thảm họa thiên nhiên.

  • The consul's duties include processing visas, providing information about local customs, and addressing legal matters involving citizens of their home country.

    Nhiệm vụ của lãnh sự bao gồm xử lý thị thực, cung cấp thông tin về phong tục địa phương và giải quyết các vấn đề pháp lý liên quan đến công dân nước họ.

meaning

one of the two heads of state who were elected each year to rule the Roman Republic

một trong hai nguyên thủ quốc gia được bầu hàng năm để cai trị Cộng hòa La Mã

  • Together Pompey, Crassus and Caesar succeeded in getting Caesar elected consul.

    Pompey, Crassus và Caesar đã cùng nhau thành công trong việc bầu Caesar làm lãnh sự.

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