1. the office or official residence of a consul
2. the position or term of office of a consul

Examples

• She went to the French consulate to renew her passport.
• The American consulate is located downtown near the harbor.
• He applied for a visa at the German consulate.
• The consulate provides assistance to citizens traveling abroad.
• During his consulate, he helped many refugees.
• The building houses both the embassy and the consulate.
• Emergency services are available at the consulate 24 hours a day.