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consulate general

American  

noun

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


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noun

Etymology

Origin of consulate general

First recorded in 1880–85

Example Sentences

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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

Not long after, #JusticeForJaahnavi began appearing on X, and the consulate general of India in San Francisco called the handling of the case “deeply troubling.”

From Seattle Times • Sep. 18, 2023

"Continued demonstrations can be expected outside the embassy in Ankara and the consulate general in Istanbul in the coming days."

From Reuters • Jan. 28, 2023

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

He is a new-comer in Singapore and yet in his few months he has added more prestige to our consulate general than all the former men put together.

From In Africa Hunting Adventures in the Big Game Country by McCutcheon, John T.

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