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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Under Biden, American diplomats provided political support for local organizations devoted to such advocacy; the Trump administration has banned Pride flags from flying at U.S. embassies and consulates.
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Ari Shaw, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
The government also recommends enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service that alerts the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate of a traveler’s plans to visit.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Among them: some members have bloated the foreign diplomacy by naming hundreds of individuals to posts at embassies and consulates.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Sheinbaum also said that the Mexican consulates in the United States have implemented an information campaign guide for Mexicans in the event of unjust detention by immigration authorities.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
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Ari Shaw, Foreign Affairs, 17 July 2025
The government also recommends enrolling in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP), a free service that alerts the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate of a traveler’s plans to visit.
—Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes.com, 23 June 2025
Among them: some members have bloated the foreign diplomacy by naming hundreds of individuals to posts at embassies and consulates.
—Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 18 June 2025
Sheinbaum also said that the Mexican consulates in the United States have implemented an information campaign guide for Mexicans in the event of unjust detention by immigration authorities.
—Carlos Rodriguez, Chicago Tribune, 14 June 2025
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“Consulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consulate. Accessed 30 Jul. 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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