Diplomatic Service
Britishnoun
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(in Britain) the division of the Civil Service which provides diplomats to represent the U.K. abroad
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(not capitals) the equivalent institution of any other country
Example Sentences
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Sedwill rose up through the Diplomatic Service, becoming Britain’s ambassador to Afghanistan in 2009 and Nato’s representative in the conflict-ridden country a year later.
From The Guardian • Jul. 11, 2019
“On behalf of the Diplomatic Service, I accept your resignation with deep personal regret,” Simon McDonald, permanent undersecretary at the Foreign and Commonwealth Office, responded to Darroch’s resignation.
From Slate • Jul. 10, 2019
“The Diplomatic Service has lost its sense of humor.”
From New York Times • Dec. 30, 2017
Her work to end sexual violence around the world sees her featured on the Diplomatic Service and Overseas Birthday 2014 Honours list, for exceptional service to Britain overseas.
From BBC • Jun. 13, 2014
Lucien J. Jerome of the British Diplomatic Service, returning with an Ecuadorian valet from South America, advanced his opinion.
From "And they thought we wouldn't fight" by Gibbons, Floyd
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