vice-consul

American  

[vahys-kon-suhl] / ˈvaɪsˈkɒn səl /

Or vice consul

noun

1. a consular officer of a grade below that of consul.

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Other Word Forms

• vice-consular adjective
• vice-consulate noun
• vice-consulship noun

Etymology

Origin of vice-consul

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

It’s been standard business since the 28-year-old was appointed chief of mission on March 20, replacing Vice-Consul Grace Sierra.

From Los Angeles Times

Originally from Tegucigalpa, the capital of Honduras, Gutiérrez was appointed vice-consul in October and took up her position in Southern California on March 6 after receiving training in the basics of her job: civil registration, immigration and legal issues.

From Los Angeles Times

To-morrow we are to see the Vice-Consul, and to arrange, if we can, about getting on board the ship as soon as she arrives.

From Literature

The forces were distributed much as they had been at Varna, except that Lord Godalming went to the Vice-Consul, as his rank might serve as an immediate guarantee of some sort to the official, we being in extreme hurry.

From Literature

The Consul is away, and the Vice-Consul sick; so the routine work has been attended to by a clerk.

From Literature