consulate

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/
US: /ˈkɑːnsələt/

  1. A government office in a foreign city that helps and protects citizens of the sending country who are traveling or living there.

    1. I need to visit the consulate to renew my passport.
    2. The consulate provided assistance to citizens affected by the natural disaster.

  2. The building where a consul's duties are carried out.

    1. The visa application was submitted at the French consulate.
    2. Protesters gathered outside the consulate demanding the release of political prisoners.

Synonyms

embassy legation chancery

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "consulate" in English means: A government office in a foreign city that helps and protects citizens of the sending country who are traveling or living there., The building where a consul's duties are carried out..

The phonetic transcription of "consulate" is /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnsələt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "consulate": embassy, legation, chancery.

Example usage of "consulate": "I need to visit the consulate to renew my passport.". More examples on the page.