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
- 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
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Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade confirmed that one of its citizens had died in Japan and said it was providing consular assistance to the family.
From BBC
The Indian families of the crew members have approached the Delhi high court, asking it to issue urgent directions to the government to secure consular access and ensure their safe return.
From BBC
“Consulate officials immediately prevented the ICE officer from entering the consular building, thus ensuring the protection of the Ecuadorians who were present at the time,” the ministry said in a statement.
From Salon
The agent was prevented from gaining access by consular officials, who acted "to guarantee the protection of the Ecuadoreans who were inside the consulate at the time", a statement by Ecuador's foreign ministry said.
From BBC
“Consulate officials immediately blocked the ICE officer’s entry into the consular headquarters, thereby ensuring the protection of the Ecuadorians who were at the headquarters at that time,” the ministry said in Spanish.
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