diplomacy
nounfeminine/dipluˈmasiɐ/medium
di·plo·ma·ci·a
Definition
The art or practice of conducting negotiations and relations between nations, states, or organizations, in a peaceful and strategic manner.
Diplomacy prevented an armed conflict between the two countries.
He has a long career in Portuguese diplomacy.
Common collocations
economic diplomacydiplomatic corpsdiplomatic crisispractice diplomacy
Idiomatic expressions
- Gunboat diplomacy (use of force as a threat in international relations).
Etymology
Do francês diplomatie, do latim diploma (documento oficial).