Meaning & use

diplomat

noun·Academic

An official who represents their government and manages relations with other countries.

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The diplomat negotiated a new trade agreement between the two nations.

As a young diplomat, she was posted to the embassy in Rome.

A note on using this word

Also used loosely to describe someone tactful in handling disagreements, as in 'be a diplomat about it.'

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