consular
adjective
con·sul·ar
ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lər 
: of, relating to, or of the nature of a consul or a consul's office or duties
consular responsibilities
A lot of his consular work involves issuing visas to Americans bound for the Alps—and Hitz happens to run a travel agency.—
Hugh D. Menzies
Hugh D. MenziesIn Cicero's day, consular hopefuls behaved as politicians always have and forever will.—Lionel Casson
Lionel CassonExamples of consular in a Sentence
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Somalia Crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health issues, kidnapping, piracy, and a lack of availability of routine consular services are among the reasons Americans are warned not to travel to Somalia.
—Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
This surge is partly due to the post-pandemic reopening of U.S. universities and consular operations, leading to more foreign students graduating and seeking opportunities domestically.
—Sweta Khandelwal, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Freeman said waits for an interview with consular services in some key countries span more than a year, including more than 700 days for Colombians looking to come to the US.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Since then, according to sources who spoke anonymously as they are not authorized to comment publicly on the matter, two electronic cables were sent to all diplomatic and consular posts worldwide.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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Raja Krishnamoorthi, Newsweek, 13 Mar. 2025
This surge is partly due to the post-pandemic reopening of U.S. universities and consular operations, leading to more foreign students graduating and seeking opportunities domestically.
—Sweta Khandelwal, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Freeman said waits for an interview with consular services in some key countries span more than a year, including more than 700 days for Colombians looking to come to the US.
—Kyle Feldscher, CNN, 6 Mar. 2025
Since then, according to sources who spoke anonymously as they are not authorized to comment publicly on the matter, two electronic cables were sent to all diplomatic and consular posts worldwide.
—Adam Crafton, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025
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“Consular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consular. Accessed 25 Mar. 2025.
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