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

In 1860 the Japanese consulate sent 77 legendary Samurai to treaty with the United States for the first time in history. — Brad Japhe, Forbes.com, 26 June 2026

In Cape Town, hundreds of Zimbabweans also camped outside their consulate. — Kate Bartlett, NPR, 25 June 2026

The petition sought to invalidate ballots cast at polling stations managed by Peruvian consulates in Africa, North America, Central America and the Caribbean, South America, Asia and the Middle East, Europe and Oceania. — Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 24 June 2026

Those who pay the additional fee will be able to book an interview appointment within 10 business days at participating US embassies and consulates, subject to availability. — Bailey Berg, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 June 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