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

Experts Raise Grave Concerns About Future In instructions sent to consular officers in November, the State Department advised them to deny visas for applicants who were deemed likely to rely on public benefits based on their health, age, economic situation, language abilities, and other factors. —Connor Greene, Time, 14 Jan. 2026

Since then, both sides have restored some consular services and resumed diplomatic contacts. —Ken Moritsugu, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2026

The embassy said Americans in Venezuela should not expect consular assistance. —Jasmine Baehr, FOXNews.com, 10 Jan. 2026

Guidance in the documents shows that consular officers will be advised to set the bond at $10,000 in most cases. —Jessica Puckett, Condé Nast Traveler, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1533, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for consular

• tonsillar