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 Word Forms

• nondiplomacy noun
• prediplomacy noun
• superdiplomacy 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

Qatar also issued a statement, expressing concern over the Pakistan-Afghanistan border tensions and saying that it "urges both sides to prioritise dialogue, diplomacy, and restraint".

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The Qataris and Emiratis turned to intense diplomacy with the White House to pressure Israel, said people familiar with the negotiations.

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Royal sources have described Prince William's attendance at the next COP as stepping up to play an important role in "climate diplomacy".

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While a CEO’s job has long required political diplomacy, acting has also become an important skill.

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Netanyahu drew a hard line in the talks, demanding Hamas capitulate and shifting his focus to resolving the conflict through military action rather than diplomacy.

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Related Words

• negotiation