diplomat

noun
UK: /ˈdɪpləmæt/
US: /ˈdɪploʊmæt/

  1. A person who officially represents their country in a foreign country.

    1. The diplomat went to France to talk about peace.
    2. Our diplomat expertly negotiated a new trade agreement with the foreign nation.

  2. A person who is good at dealing with people without upsetting them.

    1. She is a diplomat when she deals with angry customers.
    2. Being a diplomat is crucial when navigating sensitive family matters effectively.

Synonyms

envoy ambassador mediator peacemaker
diplomat verb

  1. To deal with people or situations skillfully and sensitively.

    1. She diplomatted to avoid an argument.
    2. He diplomatted his way out of a sticky situation with remarkable ease.
diplomat adjective

  1. Relating to diplomacy or diplomats.

    1. The diplomat car had special plates.
    2. She showed great diplomat skill by negotiating agreement.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "diplomat" in English means: A person who officially represents their country in a foreign country., A person who is good at dealing with people without upsetting them..

The phonetic transcription of "diplomat" is /ˈdɪpləmæt/ in British English and /ˈdɪploʊmæt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "diplomat": envoy, ambassador, mediator, peacemaker.

Example usage of "diplomat": "The diplomat went to France to talk about peace.". More examples on the page.