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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The Mexican consulate in Denver has pledged to protect Mexican immigrants from federal deportation threats.
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Axios Denver, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Moscow opened a consulate in Phuket to serve the growing number of Russian nationals.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
The president confirmed Mexico's consulate in New York had received the request.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Boise consulate offers assistance May 23, 2024 12:37 PM
This story was originally published June 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
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Axios Denver, Axios, 28 Feb. 2025
In 2023, Moscow opened a consulate in Phuket to serve the growing number of Russian nationals.
—Stephanie Yang, Los Angeles Times, 25 Feb. 2025
The president confirmed Mexico's consulate in New York had received the request.
—Democrat-Gazette Staff From Wire Reports, arkansasonline.com, 22 Feb. 2025
Boise consulate offers assistance May 23, 2024 12:37 PM
This story was originally published June 4, 2024 at 2:00 PM.
—Sarah Cutler, Idaho Statesman, 30 Jan. 2025
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“Consulate.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consulate. Accessed 10 Mar. 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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