Diplomat Meaning
/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
nounSomeone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.
Sentence Examples
The Norwegian diplomat mediated the secret negotiations that produced the historic document.
Kim means to be a diplomat in the future.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ negotiated a peaceful trade agreement between both nations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Norwegian ____ mediated the secret negotiations that produced the historic document.
Word Origin & History
From French diplomate, a back-formation from diplomatique (“diplomatic”), ultimately from Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (díplōma, “double-folded document”).
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The experienced ____ negotiated a peaceful trade agreement between both nations.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The Norwegian ____ mediated the secret negotiations that produced the historic document.