diplomat
noun
a person appointed by a national government to conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries.
diplomats
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pluralof diplomat.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The Iranian foreign ministry on Monday said it had informed France that the two French diplomats would not be allowed to return to Iran.
From Barron's ● Aug. 18, 2026
Mediators in the talks said Iranian diplomats agreed early in the month on a deal with Oman to set up and oversee routes through Hormuz that would lead to the gradual reopening of the strait.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 17, 2026
There’s a culture at the time of lavish gift-giving to diplomats and foreign officials, and he’s just terrified that officers of the United States will be beholden and influenced by foreigners.
From Slate ● Aug. 17, 2026
U.S. diplomats have broad authority to cancel visas without providing explanations to affected foreign citizens.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 14, 2026
And during that time, Gerry, always the maverick, had opted to remain in Paris to confer unofficially with French diplomats about averting the looming war.
From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis
