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
Hugh D. MenziesIn Cicero's day, consular hopefuls behaved as politicians always have and forever will.—Lionel Casson
Lionel CassonExamples of consular in a Sentence
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Last month, the Trump administration stopped scheduling student interviews at U.S. embassies and consular sections abroad.
—Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2025
Of those, 37 are men and five are women, and all were identified and assisted by consular authorities.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 10 June 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron called for consular protection and the repatriation of the French citizens.
—Yesica Fisch, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently instructed all U.S. consular sections to cease scheduling any further interviews for prospective international students applying for U.S. visas, pending further guidance on how to vet applicants’ social media.
—Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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Jean Marbella, Baltimore Sun, 11 June 2025
Of those, 37 are men and five are women, and all were identified and assisted by consular authorities.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 10 June 2025
French President Emmanuel Macron called for consular protection and the repatriation of the French citizens.
—Yesica Fisch, Los Angeles Times, 9 June 2025
Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently instructed all U.S. consular sections to cease scheduling any further interviews for prospective international students applying for U.S. visas, pending further guidance on how to vet applicants’ social media.
—Dr. Marlena Corcoran, Forbes.com, 28 May 2025
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“Consular.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/consular. Accessed 27 Jun. 2025.
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