diplomat
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ləˌmæt noun
1.
a person appointed by a national government to conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with another country or countries.
2.
a person who is tactful and skillful in managing delicate situations, handling people, etc.
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| —n | |
| 1. | an official, such as an ambassador or first secretary, engaged in diplomacy |
| 2. | a person who deals with people tactfully or skilfully |
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Word Origin & History
diplomat
1813, from Fr. diplomate, a back formation from diplomatique (see diplomatic) on model of aristocrate from aristocratique.
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Example sentences
The politician, diplomat and publisher was also a first-grade scientist.
Aside from the odd diplomat or journalist, few need a bag carried.
One diplomat cautions against being overly cynical, however.
The diplomat presents a tax exemption card bearing an eagle symbol.
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