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diplomatic

adjectivemasculine/dipluˈmatiku/high

di·plo·má·ti·co

Definitions

1Relating to diplomacy or diplomats.
The ambassador resolved the issue through diplomatic channels.
The country broke off diplomatic relations with its neighbor.
Common collocations
diplomatic corpsdiplomatic immunitydiplomatic crisis
2Acting with tact and skill in dealing with others; delicate.
His response was very diplomatic and avoided conflict.
One must be diplomatic when dealing with difficult clients.
Common collocations
take a diplomatic approachbe diplomatic

Etymology

Do francês 'diplomatique'.

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