consulate
noun
the premises officially occupied by a consul.
consulates
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pluralof consulate.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They were relocated to Musina from various cities where migrants had gathered outside government offices or foreign consulates for help to get home.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 2026
Appointments at U.S. consulates can routinely take months or even years to secure, meaning prospective applicants face prolonged time away from their U.S.-based jobs or family.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 26, 2026
Velasco, in an interview last week with Mexico’s Radio Formula, vowed to seek “more resources” for Mexican consulates.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 14, 2026
Until this week, only Iceland and the US had formal diplomatic consulates in Nuuk.
From BBC ● Feb. 6, 2026
Since 2002, the Beijing government had been attempting—with considerable success—to stop North Koreans from rushing into foreign embassies and consulates to seek asylum.
From "Escape from Camp 14: One Man's Remarkable Odyssey from North Korea to Freedom in the West" by Blaine Harden
