'Consul' definitions:

Definition of 'consul'

noun

A diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country

From: GCIDE

Consul \Con"sul\ (k[o^]n"s[u^]l), n. [L., prob. fr. consulere to deliberate. See Consult.]
1. (Rom. Antiq.) One of the two chief magistrates of the republic. [1913 Webster]
Note: They were chosen annually, originally from the patricians only, but later from the plebeians also. [1913 Webster]
2. A senator; a counselor. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Many of the consuls, raised and met, Are at the duke's already. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
With kings and consuls of the earth. --Job. iii. 14 (Douay Ver. ) [1913 Webster]
3. (Fr. Hist.) One of the three chief magistrates of France from 1799 to 1804, who were called, respectively, first, second, and third consul. [1913 Webster]
4. 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. [1913 Webster]
Consul general, a consul of the first rank, stationed in an important place, or having jurisdiction in several places or over several consuls.
Vice consul, a consular officer holding the place of a consul during the consul's absence or after he has been relieved. [1913 Webster]