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diplomacy

[ dih-ploh-muh-see ]

noun

  1. the conduct by government officials of negotiations and other relations between nations.
  2. the art or science of conducting such negotiations.
  3. skill in managing negotiations, handling people, etc., so that there is little or no ill will; tact:

    Seating one's dinner guests often calls for considerable diplomacy.



diplomacy

/ dɪˈpləʊməsɪ /

noun

  1. the conduct of the relations of one state with another by peaceful means
  2. skill in the management of international relations
  3. tact, skill, or cunning in dealing with people


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Other Words From

  • nondi·ploma·cy noun
  • predi·ploma·cy noun
  • super·di·ploma·cy noun

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Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomacy1

First recorded in 1790–1800; from French diplomatie, from diplomat(e) diplomat + -ie -y 3

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Word History and Origins

Origin of diplomacy1

C18: from French diplomatie, from diplomatique diplomatic

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Example Sentences

Those who served abroad were treated with suspicion that they had been infected by European diplomacy.

Indeed, it's unclear what, if any, benefits the average Cuban will reap from increased diplomacy between the two countries.

The British Museum claims that “cultural diplomacy” can somehow discourage human rights violators.

I called it “ding-dong diplomacy”; Governor Richardson wisely pointed out that “basketball diplomacy” is better than none.

To date, much of the details of the diplomacy and even the interim deal between Iran and the West are shrouded in secrecy.

This Committee shall be divided into three sections, viz.:—Of diplomacy; of the navy; and of the army.

But, though a capital sabreur, he was evidently not made to solve questions in diplomacy.

Without any training in or natural bent for diplomacy, Aguinaldo had not the faintest idea of what foreign “protection” signified.

As for me, I thought that "All right—come on," a magnificent example of Scotch diplomacy and humour.

In the conduct of his foreign relations, the Bruce proved himself an adept in diplomacy.

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