consulate

noun

con·​sul·​ate ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət How to pronounce consulate (audio)
1
: a government by consuls
2
: the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
3
: the residence or official premises of a consul

Examples of consulate in a Sentence

the Russian consulate in Washington, D.C.
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In Cape Town, hundreds of Zimbabweans also camped outside their consulate. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 25 June 2026 Representatives of the Mexican consulate in New York did not return messages seeking comment. — John Annese, New York Daily News, 19 June 2026 In 1860 the Japanese consulate sent 77 legendary Samurai to treaty with the United States for the first time in history. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026 Meanwhile, thousands of migrants, primarily from neighboring Zimbabwe and Malawi, gathered at their embassies and consulates to request transport back to their countries. — Reuters, NBC news, 1 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for consulate

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of consulate was in the 14th century

Phrases Containing consulate

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“Consulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consulate. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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consulate

noun
con·​sul·​ate ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət How to pronounce consulate (audio)
: the residence or office of a consul

Legal Definition

consulate

noun
con·​sul·​ate ˈkän-sə-lət How to pronounce consulate (audio)
1
: the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
2
: the residence or official premises of a consul

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