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consulate

con·su·late

UK/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ US/ˈkɒnsələt/ fairly common

noun

1.

diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul

Origin

From Middle English consulat, consulate, from Latin consulātus, from consul + -ātus. In some senses, via French consulat. By surface analysis, consul + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office).

Phrases

  • consulate general
  • honorary consulate

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