/ˈproʊkɑnzəl/ PROH-kon-sul

Definitions

1. noun

A Roman magistrate who governed a province in the name of the Roman Senate, equivalent to a modern-day governor.

“The Roman Empire appointed a proconsul to oversee the newly acquired territories.”

2. noun

A person who acts as the representative or deputy of another, often in a position of authority.

“The company’s CEO acted as a proconsul for the entire board of directors.”