Consulate
/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/
Definitions
- (n.) The office or position of a consul, representing a government's interests in a foreign city.
She visited the consulate to get her visa renewed.
- (n.) A building where consular duties are carried out, such as assisting citizens abroad and issuing visas.
The consulate was located downtown to help expatriates.
Forms
- consulates
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Commentary
Often distinguished from an embassy by focusing mainly on citizen services rather than full diplomatic representation.
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