Question 1 · Quick check
diplomatic
CEFRC1
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Careful not to offend people when dealing with difficult matters.
- 02
adjective
Related to relationships between countries.
Examples
Diplomatic dialogue helped put an end to the conflict.
Albania immediately severed diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 2
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsDescribing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus.
Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
More examples
In contextShe spent thirty years working for Canada's diplomatic service.
Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional.
You're just being diplomatic.
Quick test
Two questions on this entry. Nothing is scored.
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Origin
adjective
From French diplomatique and its etymon New Latin diplōmaticus. By surface analysis, diplomat + -ic.