diplomacy

[ dih-ploh-muh-see ]

noun

1. the conduct by government officials of negotiations and other relations between nations.
2. the art or science of conducting such negotiations.
3. skill in managing negotiations, handling people, etc., so that there is little or no ill will; tact:

   Seating one's dinner guests often calls for considerable diplomacy.

diplomacy

/ dɪˈpləʊməsɪ /

noun

1. the conduct of the relations of one state with another by peaceful means
2. skill in the management of international relations
3. tact, skill, or cunning in dealing with people

Other Words From

• nondi·ploma·cy noun
• predi·ploma·cy noun
• super·di·ploma·cy noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomacy¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; from French diplomatie, from diplomat(e) diplomat + -ie -y ³

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomacy¹

C18: from French diplomatie, from diplomatique diplomatic

Example Sentences

She has since become Georgia’s foreign minister, the new face of this country’s diplomacy.

From BBC

A former senior White House official said Gabbard's appointment could have "real effects on our ability to have intelligence diplomacy with close allies".

From BBC

Trump took significant actions against China on trade and diplomacy during his first term.

From Los Angeles Times

Netanyahu’s office released the photos, in another calculated snub for American diplomacy.

From BBC

"Thanks to this Administration’s efforts and diplomacy with the PRC, all of the wrongfully detained Americans in the PRC are home," the NSC spokesperson said.

From BBC

Related Words

• negotiation