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   Dip·lo·mat

   /ˈdipləˌmat/

   

   noun

   • 1. an official representing a country abroad. Similar ambassadorenvoyemissaryconsulattachéplenipotentiarychargé d'affairesofficialarchaic:legate
   • ▪ a person who can deal with people in a sensitive and effective way. Similar tactful personconciliatorreconcilerpeacemakermediatornegotiatorarbitratorintermediarymoderatorgo-betweenmiddleman

   Word Origin early 19th century: from French diplomate, back-formation from diplomatique ‘diplomatic’, from Latin diploma (see diploma).

   Scrabble Points: 13

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