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

The Russian embassy in Warsaw has been informed of his arrest and pre-trial detention and are providing him with consular assistance, Prosecutor Skiba said.

From BBC

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the administration added more than 400 consular officials around the globe to handle the demand.

From Los Angeles Times

The play’s perspective is that of a minor British consular official.

From The Wall Street Journal

The state department said it would continue to provide consular support to Mohammed's family.

From BBC

The British embassy said it was providing consular assistance but would not comment further.

From Barron's

Related Words

• diplomatic