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diplomacy

/dɪˈploʊməsi/
di · plo · ma · cy
Adverb:diplomatically
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Plural:diplomacies
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Adjective:diplomatic
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• noun

1

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad through negotiation and dialogue.

Example

"The two nations resolved the border dispute through patient diplomacy rather than trade sanctions."

2

The art of dealing with people in a sensitive, tactful, and effective way to avoid giving offense or causing conflict.

Example

"She handled the disagreement between her colleagues with remarkable diplomacy."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 18th century from French diplomatie, formed by analogy with aristocratie from diplomatique, which traces back to Ancient Greek diploma, literally meaning 'folded paper' (referring to official state documents).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Diplomacy. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/diplomacy
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