consular

American  

[kon-suh-ler, konsyuh-] / ˈkɒn sə lər, ˈkɒnsyə- /

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.

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Other Word Forms

• nonconsular adjective
• subconsular adjective

Etymology

Origin of consular

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

Example Sentences

He said he had yet to cross paths with any consular staff so far.

From Barron's

He has never been allowed a visit by the British consular office, though he is a British citizen, and a human-rights representative from the United Nations has never been allowed to visit.

From The Wall Street Journal

"We have temporarily closed the British Embassy in Tehran, this will now operate remotely. Foreign Office travel advice has now been updated to reflect this consular change," a government spokesperson said.

From BBC

According to the Associated Press, the State Department has instructed consular officers to halt immigrant visa applications from the affected countries.

From BBC

Greek consular authorities say they are continuing to monitor the situation closely.

From BBC

Related Words

• diplomatic