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Consulate vs Consolate - What's the difference?

consulate | consolate |

As a noun consulate

is the residency of a consul.

As a verb consolate is

(obsolete) to console; to comfort.

consulate

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The residency of a consul
  • In practice, an office of a government in a foreign city that oversees the distribution of visas and provides assistance to nationals.

    • Related terms

    * consul * consulate general

    See also

    * embassy

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    consolate

    English

    Verb

    (consolat)
  • (obsolete) To console; to comfort.
    • (Shakespeare)
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