diplomatic
pronunciation
How to pronounce diplomatic in British English:
UK [ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk]
How to pronounce diplomatic in American English:
US [ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk]
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- Adjective:
- relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
- skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people
- able to take a broad view of negotiations between states
Word Origin
- diplomatic (adj.)
- 1711, "pertaining to documents, texts, charters," from Medieval Latin diplomaticus, from diplomat-, stem of diploma (see diploma). Meaning "pertaining to international relations" is recorded from 1787, apparently a sense evolved in 18c. from the use of diplomaticus in Modern Latin titles of collections of international treaties, etc., in which the word referred to the "texts" but came to be felt as meaning "pertaining to international relations." In the general sense of "tactful and adroit," it dates from 1826. Related: Diplomatically.
Synonym
Example
- 1. The two countries have no diplomatic relations .
- 2. Some argue that social media improves diplomatic preparedness .
- 3. We may have been less diplomatic than we could have been .
- 4. The state department has terminated the diplomatic status of all libyan diplomats in washington .
- 5. Obviously bryant 's taking the less controversial and diplomatic route , but he has a point .