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diplomatic

[ dip-luh-mat-ik ]

adjective

  1. of, relating to, or engaged in diplomacy:

    diplomatic officials.

  2. skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people; tactful:

    a counselor who is at all times diplomatic with at-risk students and their parents.

    Antonyms: ,

  3. of or relating to diplomatics:

    Much of her diplomatic research involves the private correspondence of President Van Buren.



diplomatic

/ ˌɪəˈæɪ /

adjective

  1. of or relating to diplomacy or diplomats
  2. skilled in negotiating, esp between states or people
  3. tactful in dealing with people
  4. of or relating to diplomatics
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌ徱ˈپ, adverb
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  • 徱····· adverb
  • ԴDz·徱··· adjective
  • ·徱··· adjective
  • ܲ·-徱··· adjective
  • ܲ·徱··· adjective
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of diplomatic1

First recorded in 1705–15; from French diplomatique, from New Latin 徱ōپܲ, equivalent to Latin 徱ō- (stem of 徱ō ) diploma + -icus -ic
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yvlog History and Origins

Origin of diplomatic1

C18: from French diplomatique concerning the documents of diplomacy, from New Latin 徱ōticus; see diploma
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Synonym Study

Diplomatic, politic, tactful imply ability to avoid offending others or hurting their feelings, especially in situations where this ability is important. Diplomatic suggests a smoothness and skill in handling others, usually in such a way as to attain one's own ends and yet avoid any unpleasantness or opposition: By diplomatic conduct he avoided antagonizing anyone. Politic emphasizes expediency or prudence in looking out for one's own interests, thus knowing how to treat people of different types and on different occasions: a truth which it is not politic to insist on. Tactful suggests a nice touch in the handling of delicate matters or situations, and, unlike the other two, often suggests a sincere desire not to hurt the feelings of others: a tactful way of correcting someone.
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Mr Lock was a member of the diplomatic protection squad guarding the embassy when it was stormed.

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The paramilitaries also occupied the areas where diplomatic missions are located.

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Next week will see the King undertaking a state visit to Italy, where he will be attending a series of public and diplomatic events in Rome and Ravenna.

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It is the first time the US has seriously threatened Russia with consequences for dragging its feet in ceasefire negotiations, which would seem to put the diplomatic ball back in Moscow's court.

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While living comfortably in Dubai, he registered companies in bespoke tax-free zones, and eventually procured diplomatic credentials from Liberia, according to a New York Times profile.

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