consuls
Definitions
Officials appointed by a government to reside in a foreign city and represent their country's commercial interests and assist its citizens.
The two chief magistrates of the ancient Roman Republic, elected annually to exercise supreme power.
Examples
The two consuls were elected to lead the Roman Republic for a single year.
The foreign consuls met at the embassy to discuss the new trade agreements.
Synonyms
diplomats envoys representatives ambassadors legates consular officials