コンスル

noun

consul (Roman republic)

Historical term for the highest elected political office of the Roman Republic.

from Latin

See also: 執政官

• 古こ代だいローマでは、毎まい年とし二人ふたりのコンスルが選えらばれた。

  In ancient Rome, two consuls were elected each year.

noun

consul (diplomatic representative)

Modern term for a government official stationed in a foreign city to assist and protect citizens; less common than 領事 (りょうじ).

See also: 領事

• 彼かれは在ざい日にちコンスルとして長なが年ねん勤つとめた。

  He served for many years as consul in Japan.