Consulate: meaning, definitions and examples

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consulate

[ ˈkɒnsjʊlət ]

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diplomatic office

A consulate is a government office in a foreign city that provides assistance to citizens of its home country.

Synonyms

diplomatic mission, embassy, legation

Examples of usage

The American consulate in Paris assists U.S. citizens living in France.
She went to the consulate to renew her passport.

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building

A consulate is also the building where the consul's office is located.

Synonyms

facility, office, premises

Examples of usage

The consulate is located in the heart of the city.
The consulate building has tight security measures.

Translations

Translations of the word "consulate" in other languages:

🇵🇹 consulado

🇮🇳 वाणिज्य दूतावास

🇩🇪 Konsulat

🇮🇩 konsulat

🇺🇦 консульство

🇵🇱 konsulat

🇯🇵 領事館

🇫🇷 consulat

🇪🇸 consulado

🇹🇷 konsolosluk

🇰🇷 영사관

🇸🇦 قنصلية

🇨🇿 konzulát

🇸🇰 konzulát

🇨🇳 领事馆

🇸🇮 konzulat

🇮🇸 ræðisskrifstofa

🇰🇿 консулдық

🇬🇪 კონსული

🇦🇿 konsulluq

🇲🇽 consulado

Word origin

The word 'consulate' comes from the Latin word 'consulatus', which refers to the office or residence of a consul. Consuls were the highest elected political office in the Roman Republic. The concept of consulates has evolved over time to represent diplomatic missions in foreign countries.