Boyd’s Bible Dictionary:
(selected). In N. T., a proconsul, or governor (Acts 13:7-8,12).
Concise Bible Dictionary:
In the Old Testament governor of a district (1 Kings 22:47; Esther 8:9; Esther 9:3). In the New Testament proconsul, one who acted as governor of a Roman province with consular power (Acts 13:7-8,12; Acts 18:12; Acts 19:38).
Strong’s Dictionary of Greek Words:
Transliteration:
anthupateuo
Phonic:
anth-oo-pat-yoo’-o
Meaning:
from 446; to act as proconsul