Proconsul (en. Proconsul)

/pʁɔ.kɔ̃.syl/

Meaning & Definition

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noun

A Roman magistrate who governed a province on behalf of the consul.

The proconsul of the province was responsible for maintaining order.

Le proconsul de la province était chargé de maintenir l'ordre.

A title used by a representative of a higher authority.

The proconsul made important decisions during his term.

Le proconsul a pris des décisions importantes durant son mandat.

An old term designating a high-ranking military officer.

The proconsul had the power to command legions.

Le proconsul avait le pouvoir de commander des légions.

Comes from the Latin 'proconsul', composed of 'pro' (for) and 'consul'.

Roman proconsul

Reference to a proconsul from the Roman era.

proconsul romain

power of a proconsul

Extended powers of a proconsul in a province.

pouvoir de proconsul

proconsul of war

A proconsul having a significant military role.

proconsul de guerre

consul

A Roman magistrate of higher rank.

consul

prefect

An official in the administration in certain provinces.

préfet

governor

A leader of a province or territory.

gouverneur

An authoritative character.

This man acts like a proconsul in his company.

Cet homme agit comme un proconsul dans son entreprise.

An individual who exerts excessive control.

Don't be a proconsul in this group, let others express themselves.

Ne sois pas proconsul dans ce groupe, laisse les autres s'exprimer.