consulate Synonyms & Antonyms
/ˈkɒnsjʊlət/
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Consulate as a Noun
1
Rule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804.
2
The office of a consul, in its various senses.
3
The term of office of a consul.
4
The business office of a consul; a minor embassy.
5
Any town or city council.
Word Forms & Grammar
consulate (plural consulates)
Origin of Consulate
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).
Consulate at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/ |
| Meaning | Rule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804 |
| Plural | consulates |