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/
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 traveler rushes into the consulate after losing her passport abroad.
At the consulate, chocolate diplomacy requires delicate handling!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin consul, referring to the chief magistrate of the Roman Republic. As Roman consuls began representing and protecting Roman citizens abroad, the term evolved to denote the office or residence of a consul in foreign territories, eventually developing into the modern meaning of a diplomatic office.
Breakdown
consul (Roman chief magistrate) + -ate (suffix denoting place or office)
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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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