noun
consul
One of the two chief magistrates of ancient Rome.
The Roman consul addresses the assembly before the vote begins.
Etymology
The Latin title named one of Rome’s two chief magistrates. This historical sense retains the original office; the title’s deeper origin is uncertain.
More examples
- Two consuls shared the highest elected office.
- The historian compared the records of successive consuls.
- Each consul served a limited term.
Forms
consul · consuls