diplomat

English

/ˈdɪ.plə.mæt/

noun
Definitions
  • A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
  • (figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

Etymology

Derived from French diplomate derived from Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (folded paper, license, double-folded document).

Origin

Ancient Greek

δίπλωμα

Gloss

folded paper, license, double-folded document

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