consulate

American  

[kon-suh-lit] / ˈkɒn sə lɪt /

noun

1. the premises officially occupied by a consul.

2. the position, work, authority, or term of service of a consul.

3. (often initial capital letter) a government by consuls, as in France from 1799 to 1804.

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consulate British  

/ ˈkɒnsjʊlɪt /

noun

1. the business premises or residence of a consul

2. government by consuls

3. the office or period of office of a consul or consuls

4. (often capital)

   1. the government of France by the three consuls from 1799 to 1804

   2. this period of French history

5. (often capital)

   1. the consular government of the Roman republic

   2. the office or rank of a Roman consul

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Etymology

Origin of consulate

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin consulātus, equivalent to consul consul + -ātus -ate ³

Example Sentences

The consulate in San Bernardino said it contacted Ramos-Solano’s family to provide assistance and support.

From Los Angeles Times

The federal program sends enrollees updates and alerts from U.S. embassies and consulates abroad.

From Los Angeles Times

While other teams might import a player here and there, Illinois essentially functions as college basketball consulate for Eastern Europe.

From The Wall Street Journal

Since the outbreak of conflict, the State Department has drawn down nonemergency staff at 10 embassies and consulates throughout the region, and fully suspended operations at the U.S.

From The Wall Street Journal

Next of kin had been notified and police were working with the Chinese consulate.

From BBC

Related Words

• ministry