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Diplomacy

/dɪˈpləʊməsi/

The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.

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📖 Definitions of "Diplomacy"

noun

1
The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.
"National diplomacy typically deploys its dexterity to secure advantage for one's nation."
2
Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility.

🔄 Synonyms of "Diplomacy"

6 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
finessenoun	(uncountable) Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation.
delicacynoun	Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
discreetnessnoun	The state or quality of being discreet.
statecraftnoun	Synonym of statesmanship (“the ability to guide a state well”).
diplomatic negotiationsnoun	negotiation between nations
statesmanshipnoun	The skill of being a good statesman, the ability to perform well in political office.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Diplomacy"

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Word	Definition
statecraftnoun	Synonym of statesmanship (“the ability to guide a state well”).
statesmanshipnoun	The skill of being a good statesman, the ability to perform well in political office.
finessenoun	(uncountable) Skill in the handling or manipulation of a situation.
discreetnessnoun	The state or quality of being discreet.
delicacynoun	Something appealing, usually a pleasing food, especially a choice dish of a certain culture suggesting rarity and refinement.
diplomatic negotiationsnoun	negotiation between nations
diplomaticnoun	Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
diplomatnoun	A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
democracynoun	(uncountable) Rule by the people, especially as a form of government; either directly or through elected representatives (representative democracy).
collegenoun	(chiefly US) An institution of higher education teaching undergraduates.
foreignnoun	A foreign person, particularly:
tactnoun	Sensitive mental touch; special skill or faculty; keen perception or discernment; ready power of appreciating and doing what is required by circumstances; the ability to say the right thing.
externalnoun	(usually in the plural) The exterior; outward features or appearances.
diplomatiquenoun	—
relations	an album of cover versions by Kathryn Williams, released by CAW Records on 17 May 2004.
relationshipsnoun	Connection or association; the condition of being related.
discretionnoun	The ability to make wise choices or decisions.
prudencenoun	(uncountable) The quality or state of being prudent: circumspection and good judgment in knowing how best to act; (countable, archaic) an instance of this.
negotiationnoun	The process of achieving agreement through discussion.
tactfulnessnoun	The state or quality of being tactful.