diplomat
A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
Example
“The French diplomat negotiated the peace treaty.”
Other meanings
Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.
Related words
- diplobrat
- diplolingo
- diplomat cream
- diplomatese
- diplomatism
- diplomatize
- diplomat pudding
- guerrilla diplomat
- nondiplomat
- superdiplomat
- diplomat-speak
Word history
From Ancient Greek "δίπλωμα" (double-folded document).
Where this comes from
This definition is adapted from “diplomat” on Wiktionary, by its contributors, published under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page is published under the same licence.