consulate general
Americannoun
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Etymology
Origin of consulate general
First recorded in 1880–85
Example Sentences
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In fact, the state sells more goods to Canada than to Michigan’s next four largest foreign markets combined, according to the Canadian consulate general in Detroit.
From Salon • Dec. 2, 2025
Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Wang Wenbin said Wednesday that China respects North Korea’s decision to close its consulate general in Hong Kong.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 2, 2023
According to the Philippine consulate general in Los Angeles, Alvero was Filipino American, and his family described him as a devout Catholic.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 25, 2023
The consulate general in Mumbai has also extended its operating hours on weekdays to make space for additional appointments.
From BBC • Jan. 23, 2023
Years before, while a clerk in the French consulate general in Cairo, De Lesseps dreamed the dream of the great canal.
From A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel by Bayne, S. G.
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