Meaning & Definition of word "Diplomat"

Diplomat

/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/

1. A person appointed by a national government to conduct official negotiations and maintain political, economic, and social relations with other countries.
- Example: As a seasoned diplomat, she was skilled at navigating complex international negotiations.
2. A person who is tactful and skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people.
- Example: He was a true diplomat in his approach to resolving conflicts among team members.

Derived from the French word 'diplomate', from 'diplôme', meaning a document, which comes from the Greek 'diplōma' meaning 'folded paper'.

back-channel diplomacy:

Secret negotiations conducted outside of official channels.

track two diplomacy:

Unofficial efforts to resolve conflicts or build relationships between adversaries.

diplomatic immunity:

Exemption from certain laws and regulations for diplomats.

diplomacy:

The art and practice of conducting negotiations and maintaining relations between nations.

diplomatic:

Related to diplomacy or diplomats, characterized by tact and sensitivity.

Meaning: Smooth talker

Example Sentence: He can charm his way out of anything; he's quite the smooth talker.

Meaning: People person

Example Sentence: You need a people person to handle the negotiations well.