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diplomat

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dip⋅lo⋅mat

  [dip-luh-mat]
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–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; < F diplomate, back formation from diplomatique diplomatic
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dip·lo·mat   (dĭp'lə-māt')   
n.  

  1. One, such as an ambassador, who has been appointed to represent a government in its relations with other governments.

  2. One who uses skill and tact in dealing with others.


[French diplomate, back-formation from diplomatique, diplomatic; see diplomatic.]
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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