consulaat

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from Middle French consulat, from Latin cōnsulātus. Equivalent to consul +‎ -aat.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌkɔn.zyˈlaːt/

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• Hyphenation: con‧su‧laat
• Rhymes: -aːt

Noun

consulaat n (plural consulaten, diminutive consulaatje n)

1. consulate, the quasi-diplomatic post (office and residency) of a consul, representing a foreign power's interests in a city and its hinterland
2. (historical) consulate, the office/term/residency of a consul (Roman or other (city) state magistrate)

Related terms

• consulaat-generaal

Descendants

• → Indonesian: konsulat

See also

• ambassade