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Diplomat

/ˈdɪ.plə.mæt/

A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations

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📖 Definitions of "Diplomat"

noun

1
A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
2
Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

🔄 Synonyms of "Diplomat"

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Word	Definition
diplomatistnoun	(now uncommon) Synonym of diplomat.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Diplomat"

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Word	Definition
diplomatistnoun	(now uncommon) Synonym of diplomat.
ambassadornoun	A diplomat of the highest rank sent to a foreign court to represent there their sovereign or country. (Sometimes called ambassador-in-residence)
envoynoun	A representative.
embassynoun	An organization or group of officials who permanently represent a sovereign state in a second sovereign state or with respect to an international organization such as the United Nations.
diplomaticnoun	The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.
diplomacynoun	Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility.
emissarynoun	An agent sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else.
statesmannoun	A man who is a leader in national or international affairs.
officialnoun	An office holder, a person holding an official position in government, sports, or other organization.
foreignnoun	A foreign person, particularly:
triflenoun	(figurative) Anything that is of little importance or worth.
diplomatiquenoun	—
plenipotentiarynoun	A person invested with full powers, especially as the diplomatic agent of a sovereign state, (originally) charged with handling a certain matter.
mediatornoun	One who negotiates between parties seeking mutual agreement.
negotiatornoun	One who negotiates.
peacemakernoun	A person who restores peace, especially by settling disputes; one who engages in peacemaking.
consulnoun	(by extension) An official residing in major foreign towns to represent and protect the interests of the merchants and citizens of their country.
representativenoun	A delegate.
delegatenoun	A person authorized to act as representative for another; a deputy.
ministernoun	(government) A politician who heads a ministry