consulate
US /ˈkɑːn.sjə.lət/
UK /ˈkɑːn.sjə.lət/
1.
the place where a consul works
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He went to the consulate to renew his passport.
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The new consulate building is located downtown.
2.
the position or authority of a consul
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He held the consulate in a major European city for five years.
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The new ambassador previously served in a consulate abroad.