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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A spokesperson for Germany's foreign ministry said its consular officials had met German activists on arrival in Istanbul on Thursday and reported that a number were injured.
From BBC • May 22, 2026
She supports providing a path to amnesty and providing funds to boost the number of immigration judges, consular officers and naturalization officers.
From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026
But she warned that reactivating consular services was essential, given the large number of Venezuelans who require a US visa.
From Barron's • Apr. 30, 2026
Many Venezuelans and dual nationals face expired passports that are difficult to renew after years of disrupted Venezuelan consular services in the U.S.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 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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