a consular officer of a grade below that of a consul
vice-consul in American English
(ˈvaɪsˈkɑnsəl)
noun
an officer who is subordinate to or a substitute for a consul
Derived forms
vice-consular (ˈvice-ˈconsular)
adjective
vice-consul in American English
(ˈvaisˈkɑnsəl)
noun
a consular officer of a grade below that of consul
Also: vice consul
Derived forms
vice-consular
adjective
vice-consulate
noun
vice-consulship
noun
Word origin
[1550–60]This word is first recorded in the period 1550–60. Other words that entered Englishat around the same time include: modulate, network, rhythm, section, vertical