consular agent

Definitions

A representative of a government stationed in a foreign city to look after the interests of their country's citizens and trade.

A minor diplomatic official who performs limited consular duties in a location where a full consulate is not established.

Examples

The consular agent assisted the stranded traveler with obtaining a temporary emergency passport.

After the embassy closed for the day, the local consular agent remained on call to handle urgent citizen inquiries.

Synonyms

diplomatic representative consular official foreign service officer consular representative

Antonyms

private citizen unauthorized individual non-diplomatic person