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proconsul Definition


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proconsul
noun
    1. Roman hist.
      A governor or military commander in a province.
    2. A governor, eg of a colony, dependency, etc.
Derivative: proconsular
adj
    Etymology: 14c: Latin, from proconsule (someone acting) for the consul.



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