proconsulship

Meanings

• noun

  The office held by a Roman magistrate in charge of a province, who combined the powers of a consul and a governor.

  - "The proconsul was responsible for maintaining law and order in the province."
  - "During his proconsulship, the governor made significant improvements to the infrastructure of the province."

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Variants

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proconsul , proconsular , proconsulate , proconsulates , proconsuls , proconsulship , proconsulships

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Etymology

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From Latin proconsul ('before a consul'), from pro- ('before') + consul ('consul')

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Trivia

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1. The first known proconsul was Lucius Cornelius Maluginensis in 338 BC.

2. The last Roman proconsul was Decius Magnus Ausonius in 378 AD.

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1. consulship: The office of a magistrate in ancient Rome, one of the highest offices in the state.

2. governor: A person who has the administrative power in a political entity, often a region or province.

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Culture

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The proconsulship was an important office in the Roman Republic and later the Roman Empire, with the holder having significant political power and authority. Proconsuls were often appointed to govern provinces that were considered strategically important or troublesome.

How to Memorize "proconsulship"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a Roman magistrate wearing a toga, holding a staff and seated on a throne, representing the power and authority of a proconsul.

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that a proconsul is 'before a consul', which can help you remember the meaning of the word.

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