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Added 10 October 2026

consulate

/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ noun

Latin root: consulātus Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about consulate at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

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

Origin

From Middle English consulat, consulate, from Latin consulātus, from consul + -ātus. In some senses, via French consulat. By surface analysis, consul + -ate (forms nouns denoting rank or office).

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