gastrodiplomacy

American  

[gas-troh-di-ploh-muh-see] / ˌgæs troʊ dɪˈploʊ mə si /

noun

1. the strategic promotion of a nation's cuisine to build diplomatic connections and favorable public relations for that nation, such as by funding grants to open restaurants, create food-oriented workshops, publish cookbooks, etc.

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Other Word Forms

• gastrodiplomatic adjective

Etymology

Origin of gastrodiplomacy

First recorded in 2010–15; gastro- ( def. ) + diplomacy ( def. )

Example Sentences

In recent years, South Korea has embarked on gastrodiplomacy, or state-sponsored attempts to make Korean food one of the world’s favorite cuisines.

From New York Times • Oct. 12, 2022

But a 2016 research paper on gastrodiplomacy did find that eating a meal together improved social interactions between those who dine together, not to mention fewer hierarchical displays of dominance and submissiveness.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2021