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diplomat
[ dip-luh-mat ]
/ ˈdɪp ləˌmæt /
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noun
a person appointed by a national government to conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries.
a person who is tactful and skillful in managing delicate situations, handling people, etc.
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Origin of diplomat
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British Dictionary definitions for diplomat
diplomat
/ (ˈdɪpləˌmæt) /
noun
an official, such as an ambassador or first secretary, engaged in diplomacy
a person who deals with people tactfully or skilfully
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