1. plural of proconsul: governors of Roman provinces who held consular authority
Usage: historical
2. plural of proconsul: colonial administrators or governors with extensive powers
Usage: historical

Examples

• The Roman proconsuls governed distant provinces with considerable autonomy.
• Ancient proconsuls were responsible for maintaining order in conquered territories.
• British proconsuls administered vast colonial territories during the imperial period.
• The proconsuls wielded both military and civilian authority in their regions.
• Historical records document the activities of various Roman proconsuls.
• Colonial proconsuls often faced challenges from local populations.
• The emperor appointed trusted proconsuls to govern important provinces.