consulate

[kon-suh-lit]

noun

1. the premises officially occupied by a consul.

2. the position, work, authority, or term of service of a consul.

3. (often initial capital letter),  a government by consuls, as in France from 1799 to 1804.

consulate

/ ˈkɒnsjʊlɪt /

noun

1. the business premises or residence of a consul

2. government by consuls

3. the office or period of office of a consul or consuls

4. (often capital)

   1. the government of France by the three consuls from 1799 to 1804

   2. this period of French history

5. (often capital)

   1. the consular government of the Roman republic

   2. the office or rank of a Roman consul

Word History and Origins

Origin of consulate¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin consulātus, equivalent to consul consul + -ātus -ate ³

Example Sentences

Khashoggi was killed while visiting the Saudi consulate in Istanbul, Turkey, and his body cut up.

From BBC

The Chinese foreign ministry has said that more details about the visa will be released by Chinese embassies and consulates abroad, without specifying a timeline.

From BBC

Mr Ahluwalia said he is following up with the Indian consulate for the documents which "ICE was unable to procure for the last 13 years".

From BBC

A man has been arrested after driving a car through the gates of the Russian consulate in Sydney.

From BBC

The space will be the consulate’s second office in California.

From Los Angeles Times

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