consul

/ˈkɒn.səl/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: consuls

Sense 1

Meaning · English

Either of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Any of the three heads of government and state of France between 1799 and 1804.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “consul” mean?

Either of the two heads of government and state of the Roman Republic or the equivalent nominal post under the Roman and Byzantine Empires.

Is “consul” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.