consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət 
Examples of consulate in a Sentence
the Russian consulate in Washington, D.C.
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Jonathan Landay and Humeyra Pamuk, USA Today, 14 Apr. 2025
The Spanish consulate is involved, and Siemens has people working on this.
—Charlotte Phillipp, People.com, 12 Apr. 2025
Plus, Italian consulates will no longer be able to process applications.
—Katie Nadworny, Travel + Leisure, 4 Apr. 2025
Another favorite dining option is the 1921 House, which was originally the British consulate and built over a century ago.
—Sherrie Nachman, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
See All Example Sentences for consulate
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“Consulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consulate. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət
: the residence or office of a consul
Legal Definition
consulate
noun
con·sul·ate
ˈkän-sə-lət
1
: the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul
2
: the residence or official premises of a consul
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