noun
- plural of consulate; the offices or residences of consuls, or the districts under their jurisdiction
Examples
- The city has several foreign consulates downtown.
- American consulates provide services to U.S. citizens abroad.
- The consulates were closed during the national holiday.
- She visited three different consulates to get her visa.
- The consulates coordinate with the embassy on major issues.
- Many consulates offer emergency assistance to travelers.