consulate

noun

con·​sul·​ate ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lət 

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 in a Sentence

the Russian consulate in Washington, D.C.

Recent Examples on the Web

For countries that do require visas, the process can be different for each destination, with some offering visas upon arrival and others necessitating embassy or consulate visits. —Elizabeth Rhodes, Travel + Leisure, 16 May 2026

That includes the opening of a Canadian consulate in Nuuk in February and an invitation to her Nordic counterparts to visit Canada’s Arctic this year. —Reuters, NBC news, 16 May 2026

The medical examiner’s office also contacted the Mexican consulate after identifying the woman. —Los Angeles Times, 11 May 2026

The medical examiner's office also contacted the Mexican consulate after identifying the woman. —CBS News, 11 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing consulate

• consulate general

Kids Definition

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