consulate

Pronunciation: /ˈkɒnsjʊlət/

The English word “consulate” has 5 meanings listed here.

noun

Rule by consuls, as during most periods of the Roman Republic or in France between 1799 and 1804.
The office of a consul, in its various senses.
The term of office of a consul.
The business office of a consul; a minor embassy.
Any town or city council.

Etymology

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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