Meaning & use
consulate
An official government building where consuls represent and assist citizens of their home country abroad.
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She visited the consulate to renew her passport before flying home.
The consulate issued an emergency travel document after his passport was stolen.
A note on using this word
A consulate assists citizens with practical matters like visas and passports, while an embassy handles broader diplomatic relations, usually in the capital.
Words with a similar meaning
embassy office
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