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consulate

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con·su·late  (kns-lt)
n.
1. The residence or official premises of a consul.
2. The office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul.
3. Government by consuls.
[Middle English consulat, consulship, from Latin cnsultus, from cnsul, consul; see consul.]
consulate
Noun
1. the workplace and official home of a consul
2. the position or period of office of a consul
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.consulateconsulate - diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
diplomatic building - government building in which diplomats live or work
Translations
Spanish consulate [ˈkɔnsjulɪt] n → consulado
French consulate [ˈkɔnsjulɪt] consul n → consulat m
German consulate [ˈkɔnsjulɪt] consul n → Konsulat nt
Italian consulate [ˈkɔnsjulɪt] n → consolato
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I had really wanted to go to Germany, that I might carry forward my studies in German literature, and I first applied for the consulate at Munich.
My Literary Passions by Howells,William Dean View in context
Presently one of the passengers, after vigorously pushing his way through the importunate crowd of porters, came up to him and politely asked if he could point out the English consulate, at the same time showing a passport which he wished to have visaed.
Around The World In Eighty Days by Verne, Jules View in context
When I stepped on shore at Rotterdam, my first proceeding was to ask my way to the English Consulate.
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