consulate
pronunciation
How to pronounce consulate in British English:
UK [ˈkɒnsjələt]
How to pronounce consulate in American English:
US [ˈkɑːnsələt]
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- Noun:
- diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
Word Origin
- consulate (n.)
- late 14c., "government of Rome by the consuls," from Latin consulatus "office of a consul," from consul (see consul). Also used in reference to the consular government of France from 1799-1804. In reference to the office of a modern consul, from 1702.
Example
- 1. The japanese consulate in portland helped with the research .
- 2. What really happened at the american consulate in chengdu ?
- 3. But unlike any normal consulate , his visitors are dead .
- 4. The swiss consulate in milan has been put under extra security after the attack .
- 5. Senior chinese officials rarely make visits of any length to a consulate or embassy .