Word
consular
Phoneticscon·sular
US/ˈkɑnsəɫɝ/
UK/kˈɒnsjʊlɐ/
Definition
adj. relating to the work or the office of a consul, who is a government official living in a foreign city to help their own citizens.
adj. relating to the official duties, residence, or jurisdiction of a consul. Typically describes administrative or protective services provided by a state to its citizens abroad.
Examples
“You should contact the consular office if you lose your passport.”
“The embassy provides various consular services, including issuing visas and assisting citizens during local emergencies.”
“The treaty established clear guidelines for consular immunity, ensuring that officials could perform their duties without interference from the host nation's legal system.”
Examples
simple
“You should contact the consular office if you lose your passport.”
contextual
“The embassy provides various consular services, including issuing visas and assisting citizens during local emergencies.”
complex
“The treaty established clear guidelines for consular immunity, ensuring that officials could perform their duties without interference from the host nation's legal system.”
Usage
Typically used attributively before a noun, such as 'consular official', 'consular assistance', or 'consular relations'.
Real-World Examples
“The FCDO said it advised against all travel to Russia and "our ability to provide consular support in these circumstances is severely limited".” “A Department spokesperson said: “It is aware of this case and is providing consular assistance.” Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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