Associations to the word «Consulate»

Wiktionary

CONSULATE, noun. The residency of a consul
CONSULATE, noun. In practice, an office of a government in a foreign city that oversees the distribution of visas and provides assistance to nationals.

Dictionary definition

CONSULATE, noun. Diplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul.

Wise words

Words, words, words! They shut one off from the universe. Three quarters of the time one's never in contact with things, only with the beastly words that stand for them.
Aldous Huxley