honorary consul
Unpaid foreign representative
An honorary consul is a local resident appointed to represent a foreign country's interests in a city or region where that country lacks a full diplomatic mission.
Unlike career consuls, honorary consuls are typically businesspeople or community figures who serve part-time without salary, handling limited duties like assisting citizens and promoting trade: The Swedish honorary consul helped me replace my lost passport.
Official diplomatic residence abroad
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- attachéEmbassy specialist officer
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
- accreditationOfficial quality approval
foreign affairs · international relations · protocol · statecraft · credentials · posting · mission · jurisdiction
Ceremony conferring rank
- insigniaDistinguishing mark of rank
- medallionLarge decorative disk pendant
- sashWaist-worn cloth strip
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
oath · appointment · credentials · presentation · reception · gala · banquet · formal
Exchange of commodities
- commerceExchange of goods, services
- merchantOne who sells wares
- entrepreneurOne who starts businesses
- businesspersonOne engaged in commerce
networking · liaison · facilitation · export · import · investment · promotion · chamber of commerce
Not yet compensated
- pro bonoFree professional services
- serviceAid or maintenance
- volunteerismUnpaid community assistance
- goodwillKindly, generous spirit
civic duty · philanthropy · community · altruism · contribution · dedication · commitment · avocation
One living abroad permanently
- emigrantPerson resettling in another nation
- communityCollective of connected people
- nationalsCitizens of a state
- repatriationFormal return to homeland
documentation · assistance · emergency · stranded · passport renewal · notarization · welfare · advocacy
embassy
Official diplomatic residence abroad
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- attachéEmbassy specialist officer
- diplomatOfficial foreign representative
accreditation · foreign affairs · international relations · protocol · statecraft · credentials · posting · mission · jurisdiction · visa
investiture
Ceremony conferring rank
ceremony · oath · appointment · credentials · presentation · reception · gala · banquet · formal · protocol
trade
Exchange of commodities
- commerceExchange of goods, services
- merchantOne who sells wares
- entrepreneurOne who starts businesses
businessperson · networking · liaison · facilitation · export · import · investment · promotion · chamber of commerce · local contacts
unpaid
Not yet compensated
- pro bonoFree professional services
- serviceAid or maintenance
- volunteerismUnpaid community assistance
goodwill · civic duty · philanthropy · community · altruism · contribution · dedication · commitment · avocation · part-time
expatriate
One living abroad permanently
- emigrantPerson resettling in another nation
- communityCollective of connected people
- nationalsCitizens of a state
repatriation · documentation · assistance · emergency · stranded · passport renewal · notarization · welfare · advocacy
honorary consulcareer diplomat
Professional government representative abroad
ambassador · consul general · chargé d'affaires · envoy · high commissioner
honorary, consul, honor, honour, honourable, honorable, honorably, honourably, honored