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diplomat

dip·lo·mat

UK/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/ US/ˈdɪplʌˌmæt/ fairly common

noun

1.

an official engaged in international negotiations

Synonyms
2.

a person who deals tactfully with others

Origin

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

Phrases

  • chargé d'affaires
  • diplomat cream
  • diplomat pudding
  • guerrilla diplomat
  • high commissioner

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