dip·lo·mat

[dip-luh-mat]
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.

Origin:
1805–15; < French diplomate, back formation from diplomatique diplomatic

diplomat, diplomate.
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diplomat (ˈdɪpləˌmæt) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
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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