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consulate general

American  

noun

  • consulates general
    plural
  1. the office or establishment of a consul general.


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Etymology

Origin of consulate general

First recorded in 1880–85


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The UK government pledged to continue delivering "vital services" in Jerusalem, saying the consulate general building would remain open and would "be known as the UK Mission, Jerusalem".

From Barron's ● Oct. 8, 2026

In fact, the state sells more goods to Canada than to Michigan’s next four largest foreign markets combined, according to the Canadian consulate general in Detroit.

From Salon ● Dec. 2, 2025

Alvero was a Filipino American, according to the Philippine consulate general in Los Angeles, and was a devout Catholic, his family said.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 24, 2023

The office of the consulate general of Israel to the Pacific Northwest has put the issue of climate change at the forefront of our diplomatic work, identifying and working with relevant stakeholders from our region.

From Seattle Times ● Nov. 14, 2022

Years before, while a clerk in the French consulate general in Cairo, De Lesseps dreamed the dream of the great canal.

From A Fantasy of Mediterranean Travel by S. G. Bayne

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