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Consulate - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

A consulate is a diplomatic office representing a country in a foreign city, assisting its citizens with visas, passports, and other services. It operates under an embassy’s authority.

consulate

/ˈkɑːnsələt/ /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

Definition:

The office or residence of a consul in a foreign country.

Synonyms:

embassy, delegation, mission, diplomatic office

Part of Speech:

noun

Antonyms:

(none applicable)

Common Collocations:

consulate general, consulate staff, consulate building, foreign consulate

Derivatives:

consul, consular

Usage Tips:

Use "consulate" to refer to a diplomatic office representing a country abroad, not an embassy (which is higher-ranked).

Common Phrases:

consulate official, visit the consulate, consulate services

Etymology:

Derived from Latin "consulatus," meaning the office or term of a consul.

Examples:

  • 1. The consulate issued her a new passport quickly.
  • 2. We visited the French consulate for visa assistance.
  • 3. The consulate provides support to citizens abroad.
  • 4. Protests formed outside the foreign consulate yesterday.

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