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proconsulship

proconsulship

9.9
The job of a Roman governor who ruled a province after being consul
  • noun
  • /ˈproʊˌkɒn.səl.ʃɪp/
translation icon : proconsulado
  • Appointments to the proconsulship were often political rewards for loyal senators.

Examples

  • During his proconsulship, he introduced a number of important legal reforms.

  • The historian wrote extensively about the policies enacted in Cicero's proconsulship.

  • The proconsulship was a prestigious position in ancient Rome.

  • He aspired to hold a proconsulship in the provinces.

  • The proconsulship of Julius Caesar allowed him to govern provinces far from Rome.

  • During his proconsulship in Asia, he implemented significant reforms to improve local governance.

  • Her proconsulship in the remote region was marked by diplomatic successes with neighboring territories.

Synonyms

proconsulate
vsproconsulship
9.9

The job of a Roman governor who rules a province after serving as consul

is the same office expressed with a different noun form

Surface Forms

proconsulship singular
proconsulships plural

Morphology

proconsulship = proconsul (transparent) = proconsul + ship

The meaning 'office or position of a proconsul' is a straightforward derivation from 'proconsul' + '-ship'.

Etymology

Proconsulship comes from three parts: pro- meaning 'in place of', consul meaning a top Roman official, and -ship meaning 'position' or 'office'. So, proconsulship is the office or job of someone who rules 'in place of' a consul, especially in ancient Rome.