consular

[kon-suh-ler, konsyuh-]

adjective

1. 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.

2. 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

• nonconsular adjective
• subconsular adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of consular¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin consulāris, equivalent to consul ( def. ) + -ar ¹ ( def. )

Example Sentences

The consulate says they are "facilitating all necessary consular assistance".

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It is understood the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office has not been approached for consular assistance.

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Only after some of the workers were able to meet lawyers and consular staff, did they realise their government was working with the US authorities to get them released.

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We also don't know if any UK nationals are involved - the UK foreign office has said it is aware of the incident and is ready to provide consular assistance to any affected British nationals.

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US consular officers were told to refuse non-immigrant visas to "all otherwise eligible Palestinian Authority passport holders", the communication was quoted as saying.

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Related Words

• diplomatic