adjective
consular
KAHN-suh-ler/ˈkɑːnsələr/
Relating to a government official who assists citizens abroad.
The official provides consular help to a traveler with her passport.
Etymology
Consul plus the relational ending originally described matters concerning a Roman magistrate. As consul came to denote a representative protecting citizens and commerce abroad, consular acquired its modern international meaning.
In context
the digitalization of Consular Services is moving in this direction
More examples
- A consular officer visits the detained traveler.
- The embassy posts its consular opening hours online.
- They submit the papers to the consular section.
Forms
consular