proconsul

• Существительное с несколькими значениями: высокопоставленный административный чиновник в современной колонии; провинциальный губернатор консульского ранга в Древнем Риме; или вымершая человекообразная обезьяна рода Proconsul.

A noun with multiple meanings: a high-ranking administrative official in a modern colony; a provincial governor of consular rank in ancient Rome; or an extinct anthropoid ape of the genus Proconsul.

1. Colonial administratorC1formalpolitical

   An official in a modern colony who holds significant administrative authority.

   Колониальный администратор

   • The proconsul implemented new trade policies in the colony.
   • As a proconsul, he oversaw the region's economic development.
   • The proconsul's decisions affected millions of people.

   Synonymsadministratorgovernorviceroy

   Antonymscolonistnativesubject

2. Roman governorC1formal

   A provincial governor of consular rank in the Roman Republic and Roman Empire.

   Проконсул

   • Julius Caesar served as a proconsul in Gaul.
   • The proconsul commanded the Roman legions stationed in the province.
   • Cicero was appointed proconsul of Cilicia.

3. Extinct apeC2formalscientific

   An anthropoid ape of the genus Proconsul, an extinct primate from the Miocene epoch.

   Проконсул

   • Fossils of Proconsul were discovered in East Africa.
   • Proconsul is considered an early ancestor of modern apes.
   • The skeleton of Proconsul shows adaptations for climbing.