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consular
[ kon-suh-ler, konsyuh- ]
adjective
- of or relating to a consul appointed by one country to look after its interests and its citizens’ welfare in another:
Here in Houston, consular officials from a host of different nations can provide a wealth of information on the economy, culture, and tourism of the countries they represent.
- of or relating to the two chief magistrates of the ancient Roman republic, or the period when this office existed:
Government in the England of the Georges, like that in consular Rome, was in the hands of an aristocratic oligarchy.
Hannibal didn't just defeat whole consular Roman armies—he annihilated them and their leaders.
Other Word Forms
- ԴDz·Dz·· adjective
- ܲ·Dz·· adjective
Word History and Origins
Origin of consular1
Example Sentences
A spokesperson for the Foreign Office said: "We provided consular assistance to British nationals and their families and we remain in contact with the local authorities following an incident in Laos."
Algeria earlier this week expelled 12 French officials after one of its consular staff was arrested over the kidnapping of a government critic living in Paris.
If you get an appointment, you’ll find yourself at the mercy of a consular officer who decides whether or not to approve your visa application.
Jean-Noel Barrot added that it was linked to the indictment of three Algerians in France on Friday, one of whom is a consular official.
The indictment filed in September said the mayor pressured the city fire department in 2021 to open a new Turkish consular building on time without a fire inspection.
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