Definition of consul

• n. - One of the two chief magistrates of the republic.
• n. - A senator; a counselor.
• n. - One of the three chief magistrates of France from 1799 to 1804, who were called, respectively, first, second, and third consul.
• n. - An official commissioned to reside in some foreign country, to care for the commercial interests of the citizens of the appointing government, and to protect its seamen.