consular
Americanadjective
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of or relating to a consul appointed by one country to look after its interests and its citizens’ welfare in another.
Here in Houston, consular officials from a host of different nations can provide a wealth of information on the economy, culture, and tourism of the countries they represent.
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of or relating to the two chief magistrates of the ancient Roman republic, or the period when this office existed.
Government in the England of the Georges, like that in consular Rome, was in the hands of an aristocratic oligarchy.
Hannibal didn't just defeat whole consular Roman armies—he annihilated them and their leaders.
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of consular
First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin consulāris, equivalent to consul ( def. ) + -ar 1 ( def. )
Example Sentences
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The British consulate handles "political, commercial, security and economic interests between the UK and Palestine", according to its website as well as providing consular services to British nationals in Jerusalem, the West Bank and Gaza.
From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026
Both Saar and British Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband said that a small team of diplomats would remain at the building, though it will be stripped of its consular name.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 8, 2026
A spokesperson for the family says a British consular visit is planned for 5 October, which they say will be just the second visit of 2026.
From BBC ● Sep. 22, 2026
American consular teams had conducted advance trips to hospitals along the routes in anticipation, the diplomat said.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 1, 2026
The most oft-cited story was that an American consular official with connections to the CIA had tipped off the authorities.
From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela
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