Consulates
/ˈkɒnsjʊˌleɪts/
Definitions
- (n.) Official offices or premises where a consul's duties are performed, representing a state's interests in a foreign city.
The consulates provide assistance to nationals abroad and facilitate diplomatic communication.
Forms
- consulate
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Commentary
‘Consulates’ generally refers to the plural of ‘consulate’, the official diplomatic offices distinct in function and location from embassies.
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