consulate — an office or building used by a consul to provide diplomatic services to citizens and handle official business in a foreign country
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: an office or building used by a consul to provide diplomatic services to citizens and handle official business in a foreign country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈkɑːnsələt/
Korean meaning: 영사관 - 해외에서 자국민에게 영사 업무를 제공하는 외교 기관
Korean pronunciation: **칸**설릿
Example Sentences
- When his wallet was stolen in Paris, Tom rushed to the American consulate for help, only to find out they don't offer emergency loans for shopping sprees.
- The consulate was closed on national holidays, leaving tourists stranded with expired passports.
- She worked at the consulate as a visa officer, helping people fulfill their dreams of studying abroad.
consulate
NOUN//ˈkɑːnsələt//
an office or building used by a consul to provide diplomatic services to citizens and handle official business in a foreign country
A citizen receives passport services at the consulate office
At the consulate, chocolate diplomacy requires delicate handling!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
라틴어 'consul(집정관)'에서 유래된 단어로, 고대 로마 공화정의 최고 관직인 콘술(집정관)이 외지에서 로마 시민들을 돌보던 역할에서 현재의 영사관 개념이 발전했습니다.
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📝Examples
“When his wallet was stolen in Paris, Tom rushed to the American consulate for help, only to find out they don't offer emergency loans for shopping sprees.”
“The consulate was closed on national holidays, leaving tourists stranded with expired passports.”
“She worked at the consulate as a visa officer, helping people fulfill their dreams of studying abroad.”
“The line at the consulate was so long that people started a small business selling snacks and portable chairs.”
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