diplomacy
Americannoun
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the conduct by government officials of negotiations and other relations between nations.
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the art or science of conducting such negotiations.
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skill in managing negotiations, handling people, etc., so that there is little or no ill will; tact.
Seating one's dinner guests often calls for considerable diplomacy.
noun
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the conduct of the relations of one state with another by peaceful means
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skill in the management of international relations
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tact, skill, or cunning in dealing with people
Other Word Forms
- nondiplomacy noun
- prediplomacy noun
- superdiplomacy noun
Etymology
Origin of diplomacy
First recorded in 1790–1800; from French diplomatie, from diplomat(e) diplomat + -ie -y 3
Example Sentences
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He said he continued to pray for peace, diplomacy and the “well-being of peoples, who yearn for peaceful existence founded on justice,” according to a translated statement.
From Los Angeles Times
Balkhi condemned "the killing of innocent civilians" and called for diplomacy "preventing further escalation of the conflict".
From Barron's
A pragmatist as well as an ideologue, Khamenei endorsed diplomacy when convenient.
For millions inside Iran, the coming weeks promise little clarity - only the hope that diplomacy prevails before fear turns into reality.
From BBC
Following Thursday’s talks, “there may only be one more chance for diplomacy to avoid a military confrontation next week,” Gertken told MarketWatch.
From MarketWatch
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