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
The U.S. has warned the militias are planning more attacks and has told citizens to stay away from the embassy and consulates in Iraq.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 21, 2026
American citizens were urged to check "the latest security updates" with nearby embassies and consulates, and given hotlines for if they need help leaving the region.
From BBC ● Mar. 3, 2026
Outreach efforts are planned at airports, billboard campaigns are in the works, and the team is reaching out to foreign consulates to help spread the word internationally.
From Los Angeles Times ● Feb. 19, 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
