diplomat

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun

A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.

/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-diplomat.wav

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From French diplomate, a back-formation from diplomatique (“diplomatic”), ultimately from Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (díplōma, “double-folded document”).

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