consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət 
Examples of consulate in a Sentence
the Russian consulate in Washington, D.C.
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The consulate is also working with local officials to return the bodies of the two Mexican nationals who died.
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
In March, for example, The Charlotte Observer reported that more people were visiting the Honduran consulate here with plans to return to that country or get their children dual citizenship there.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
The consulate has asked the U.S. authorities to share the findings of the investigation into the accident, and to provide assistance for family members of the dead, Xinhua reported.
—Michael Levenson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Every year, the Chinese consulate would reach out to each supervisor and ask them not to attend local celebrations, Antonovich said.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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Karen Kucher, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 May 2025
In March, for example, The Charlotte Observer reported that more people were visiting the Honduran consulate here with plans to return to that country or get their children dual citizenship there.
—Ryan Oehrli, Charlotte Observer, 5 May 2025
The consulate has asked the U.S. authorities to share the findings of the investigation into the accident, and to provide assistance for family members of the dead, Xinhua reported.
—Michael Levenson, New York Times, 2 May 2025
Every year, the Chinese consulate would reach out to each supervisor and ask them not to attend local celebrations, Antonovich said.
—Rebecca Ellis, Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2025
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“Consulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consulate. Accessed 20 May. 2025.
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consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət
: the residence or office of a consul
Legal Definition
consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän-sə-lət
1
: the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
2
: the residence or official premises of a consul
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