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Kansilyeriya

English

foreign ministry; chancery; foreign affairs officenoun

Alternative meanings

foreign ministry; diplomatic office; institution in charge of foreign affairs and consular procedures

Pronunciation

kahn-see-lyeh-REE-yah

Root and affixes

Loanword adapted from Spanish cancillería.

Variants or conjugations

kansilyeriya; chancery; ministry of foreign affairs

Related words and expressions

diplomacy; government; consulate; embassy; foreign relations

Meaning and usage notes

Used in government, diplomacy, embassies, consulates, and international relations contexts.

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Example 1

Miadto siya sa kansilyeriya para sa dokumento.

He/she went to the foreign ministry office for the document.

Example 2

Ang kansilyeriya nagdumala sa relasyon sa ubang nasod.

The foreign ministry manages relations with other countries.

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