diplomat

CEFRB2

/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An official who represents a country in another country.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.

Examples

  • Kim means to be a diplomat in the future.

  • The Norwegian diplomat mediated the secret negotiations that produced the historic document.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations

More examples

In context

  • A career as a diplomat requires cultural awareness and patience.

  • The French diplomat negotiated the peace treaty.

Synonyms

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Origin

noun

From French diplomate, a back-formation from diplomatique (“diplomatic”), ultimately from Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (díplōma, “double-folded document”).