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consulate definition

con·sul·ate (-it)

noun

  1. the position, powers, and functions of a consul
  2. the office or residence of a consul
  3. the term of office of a consul; consulship
  4. a government by consuls

Etymology: ME consulat < L consulatus

consulate Idioms

the Consulate

Etymology: Fr Consulat

the consular government of France from 1799 to 1804

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consulate Synonyms

consulate

n.

government office, consular office, embassy, ministry; see government 2, office 3.


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consulate Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • contact: Note: Please contact the nearest Consulate for the latest updates.

Converse of subject

  • legalize: All these certificates must be stamped and legalized by the Spanish consulate.

Adjective modifier

  • honorary: In future, too, it will be possible to fetch a completed passport at an Honorary Consulate.

Modifies a noun

  • office: He set up a Consulate Office in 12 Portland Street Glasgow.

Preposition: in

  • city: The High Commission also runs an Honorary Consulate in the city of Beira.

Preposition: of

  • country: A Contact the embassy or consulate of the country you are going to.

Preposition: for

  • information: Consult your travel agent or country consulate for information.
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