consulate

con·sul·ate

noun \-s(ə-)lət\

Definition of CONSULATE

1

: a government by consuls

2

: the office, term of office, or jurisdiction of a consul

3

: the residence or official premises of a consul

Examples of CONSULATE

1. the Russian consulate in Washington, D.C.

First Known Use of CONSULATE

14th century

Other Government and Politics Terms

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