diplomat

[dip-luh-mat]

noun

1. a person appointed by a national government to conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries.

2. a person who is tactful and skillful in managing delicate situations, handling people, etc.

diplomat

/ ˈdɪpləˌmæt /

noun

1. an official, such as an ambassador or first secretary, engaged in diplomacy

2. a person who deals with people tactfully or skilfully

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomat¹

First recorded in 1805–15; from French diplomate, back formation from diplomatique diplomatic

Example Sentences

The charges were mainly based on accusations of meeting with foreign diplomats, local media reported.

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"Some are seeing this as the 'Lebanese way' of doing things," the diplomat said about the disarmament plans, and "aren't convinced" it can work.

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Reflecting on her years as a diplomat working towards EU and Nato integration, Nata Koridze now believes "all of that has crumbled".

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Around the world, everyone from diplomats to amateur sleuths chased the usual questions of means and motive.

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Mr. Khamenei and his diplomats have often played a subtle game for the benefit of Westerners.

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