consular

[ kon-suh-ler, konsyuh- ]

adjective

1. of or relating to a consul appointed by one country to look after its interests and its citizens’ welfare in another:

   Here in Houston, consular officials from a host of different nations can provide a wealth of information on the economy, culture, and tourism of the countries they represent.

2. of or relating to the two chief magistrates of the ancient Roman republic, or the period when this office existed:

   Government in the England of the Georges, like that in consular Rome, was in the hands of an aristocratic oligarchy.

   Hannibal didn't just defeat whole consular Roman armies—he annihilated them and their leaders.

Other Words From

• non·con·su·lar adjective
• sub·con·su·lar adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of consular¹

First recorded in 1530–40; from Latin consulāris, equivalent to consul ( def ) + -ar ¹( def )

Example Sentences

He has previously held a number of public service roles, including as the Foreign Office's director general, consular and security, and as the acting chair of the Joint Intelligence Committee in the Cabinet Office.

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A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: “Our priority remains securing consular access to Mr El-Fattah and his release. We continue to raise his case at the highest levels of the Egyptian government.”

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In a statement, the UK Foreign Office said it was "providing consular support to a British man and his family following an incident in Kenya".

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In a statement, the UK Foreign Office said they were "providing consular support to a British man and his family following an incident in Kenya".

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The UK foreign office has said it is providing consular support to Salmond’s family and is in contact with local authorities and the Scottish government.

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Related Words

• diplomatic