consulate

noun

con·​sul·​ate ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət How to pronounce consulate (audio)
1
: a government by consuls
2
: the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
3
: the residence or official premises of a consul

Examples of consulate in a Sentence

the Russian consulate in Washington, D.C.
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Turning to the Venezuelan consulate for help is not an option. Juan Carlos Chavez, Sun Sentinel, 21 May 2025 The application process is still being finalized, but it is expected to involve an online form, a document submission portal, and an appointment at a Philippine embassy or consulate. Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 16 May 2025 The pieces were recovered in New York City in coordination between Egypt's consulate, the New York District Attorney's Office and American security agencies, the Egyptian antiquities ministry said in a press release. Leah Sarnoff, ABC News, 13 May 2025 The consulate is also working with local officials to return the bodies of the two Mexican nationals who died. Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for consulate

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of consulate was in the 14th century

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“Consulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consulate. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

consulate

noun
con·​sul·​ate ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət How to pronounce consulate (audio)
: the residence or office of a consul

Legal Definition

consulate

noun
con·​sul·​ate ˈkän-sə-lət How to pronounce consulate (audio)
1
: the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
2
: the residence or official premises of a consul

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