consulate

[ kon-suh-lit ]

noun

1. the premises officially occupied by a consul.
2. the position, work, authority, or term of service of a consul.
3. (often initial capital letter) a government by consuls, as in France from 1799 to 1804.

consulate

/ ˈkɒnsjʊlɪt /

noun

1. the business premises or residence of a consul
2. government by consuls
3. the office or period of office of a consul or consuls
4. often capital
   1. the government of France by the three consuls from 1799 to 1804
   2. this period of French history
5. often capital
   1. the consular government of the Roman republic
   2. the office or rank of a Roman consul

Word History and Origins

Origin of consulate¹

1350–1400; Middle English < Latin consulātus, equivalent to consul consul + -ātus -ate ³

Example Sentences

That attack was in response to an Israeli air strike on an Iranian consulate complex in the Syrian capital, Damascus, on 1 April, which killed 13 people, including seven members of Iran's overseas Quds Force.

From BBC

In April, Iran launched more than 300 drones and missiles at Israel in retaliation for a deadly strike on the Iranian consulate in Syria that killed several top commanders.

From BBC

The man was hit, according to police, and the area was cordoned off around Karolinenplatz, a short distance from the Israeli consulate.

From BBC

A judge released the pair on bail, limiting their travel to three US states and ordering Ms Sun to avoid any contact with representatives from the Chinese consulate or mission in New York.

From BBC

So when the Galaxy learned late Wednesday afternoon that the consulate in Vancouver, Canada, had an opening at 8 a.m.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• ministry