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Consulate Definition, Examples & Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：government office abroad (consulate)
consulate
/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/
n.
An office of a country's government located in a foreign city. It helps its own citizens who are abroad and handles things like visas and passports.
government office abroad
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/ˈɡʌvərnmənt ˈɒfɪs əˈbrɔːd/
n.
A physical office established by a country in a foreign city to assist its citizens and handle administrative tasks like visas and passports.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Latin 'consulatus', from 'consul' (magistrate) + '-ate' (suffix denoting office or status).
💡 Mnemonic
Think 'consult' + 'ate' – you visit a consulate to consult about travel documents and visas.
📖 Example
After losing my passport in Melbourne, I immediately went to the Chinese Consulate for help.
After losing my passport in Melbourne, I immediately went to the Chinese Consulate for help.
🔗 Collocations
visit the consulate – To go to the consulate for official services.
consulate official – An employee working at a consulate.
consulate appointment – A scheduled meeting at the consulate.
🔄 Synonyms
embassy (n.) – A diplomatic mission representing one country in another, typically larger than a consulate.
legation (n.) – A diplomatic office lower in rank than an embassy.
diplomatic mission (n.) – A group of representatives from one country to another.
🌱 Derivatives
consular (adj.) – Relating to a consul or consulate.
consulship (n.) – The office or term of a consul.
proconsulate (n.) – The office of a proconsul.
📖 Cultural Story
The word traces back to ancient Rome, where 'consul' was the highest elected office. In medieval times, it was revived for diplomatic representatives in foreign ports, leading to modern consulates.
Meaning 2：position of consul (consulate)
consulate
/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/
n.
The position or term of office of a consul, a government official who works in a foreign country to help their own citizens and protect their interests.
position of consul
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/pəˈzɪʃən əv ˈkɒnsəl/
n.
The official role or term of office held by a consul, who is appointed to represent their country abroad and protect citizens' interests.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
She was honored to accept the consulate in Sydney for a term of three years.
She was honored to accept the consulate in Sydney for a term of three years.
🔗 Collocations
accept the consulate – To agree to serve as consul in a foreign city.
hold a consulate – To occupy the position of consul for a period.
consulate term – The duration of a consul's assignment.
🔄 Synonyms
consulship (n.) – The office or term of a consul.
consular post (n.) – A diplomatic job as a consul.
diplomatic appointment (n.) – An official position in diplomacy.
🌱 Derivatives
consular (adj.) – Pertaining to a consul or his duties.
vice-consulate (n.) – The position or office of a vice-consul.
ex-consul (n.) – A former consul.
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