1. a governor of a Roman province, typically a former consul
Usage: historical
2. a high-ranking colonial administrator or governor
Usage: historical

Examples

• The proconsul ruled the province with absolute authority.
• Julius Caesar served as proconsul of Gaul for several years.
• The British proconsul oversaw the administration of the colony.
• Ancient Roman proconsuls were responsible for military and civil affairs.
• The proconsul’s decisions affected thousands of provincial citizens.
• Historical records detail the proconsul’s governance of the territory.