diplomatist

[dih-ploh-muh-tist]

noun

British Older Use. a Foreign Office employee officially engaged as a diplomat.

a person who is astute and tactful in any negotiation or relationship.

Nearby words

Origin of diplomatist

First recorded in 1805–15; diplomat(ic) + -ist

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Examples from the Web for diplomatist

The epicure, like the diplomatist, is the one who knows how to wait.
Her Royal Highness Woman|Max O'Rell
As a diplomatist, nobody save Marlborough had the same influence over men or was given equal freedom by his colleagues at home.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 16, Slice 8|Various
After dinner I sat next to a Russian diplomatist who knew Riley.
Passing By|Maurice Baring
The diplomatist laughingly requested her to save herself anxiety on that score, while under his wing.
Evan Harrington, Complete|George Meredith

Yes; to please old Calabressa, who imagines himself a diplomatist.
Sunrise|William Black

British Dictionary definitions for diplomatist

diplomatist

noun

a less common word for diplomat

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