consular
adjective
con·sul·ar
ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lər
: of, relating to, or of the nature of a consul or a consul's office or duties
consular responsibilities
A lot of his consular work involves issuing visas to Americans bound for the Alps—and Hitz happens to run a travel agency.—Hugh D. Menzies
In Cicero's day, consular hopefuls behaved as politicians always have and forever will.—Lionel Casson
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“Consular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consular. Accessed 9 Jul. 2026.
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