consular

adjective

con·​sul·​ar ˈkän(t)-s(ə-)lər 

: of, relating to, or of the nature of a consul or a consul's office or duties

consular responsibilities

A lot of his consular work involves issuing visas to Americans bound for the Alps—and Hitz happens to run a travel agency.

—Hugh D. Menzies

In Cicero's day, consular hopefuls behaved as politicians always have and forever will.

—Lionel Casson

Examples of consular in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade in Ireland has been alerted to the case and will provide consular assistance, per The Irish Times. —Charna Flam, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026

Daily visits by consular personnel to immigration lockups will henceforth replace the current practice of weekly visits, Sheinbaum said. —Foreign Correspondent, Los Angeles Times, 14 Apr. 2026

Americans in the Middle East who need consular assistance have been directed to call the 24/7 State Department task force at [phone]. —Ashleigh Fields, The Hill, 7 Apr. 2026

All routine consular services, including visa operations, are suspended until further notice. —Alexandra Koch, FOXNews.com, 3 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for consular

• tonsillar