Definition

A region or area governed by a proconsul, or the position held by a proconsul.

Example

The proconsulate was responsible for maintaining order in the province.

Conversation

I just read about the history of the proconsulate in ancient Rome.

That sounds interesting! What did you learn about it?

It was fascinating how the proconsulate managed different districts.

Yeah, it's amazing how much power they had back then.

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Root Explanation

Proconsulate → It is formed from "pro-" (meaning for or in place of) and "consul" (from Latin "consul", meaning a high-ranking official or magistrate). The term refers to the office or authority of a proconsul, who acts in place of a consul, typically in a province.

Memory Tip

Think of someone acting 'for' ('pro-') a high-ranking official ('consul') — that's why proconsulate refers to the authority of someone acting in place of a consul.

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