diplomat — a person who represents their country's government in foreign countries and handles international relations
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who represents their country's government in foreign countries and handles international relations
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪpləmæt/
Korean meaning: 외교관, 외교를 담당하는 정부 대표
Korean pronunciation: **디**플로맷
Example Sentences
- The diplomat's suitcase was so heavy with peace treaties that he needed a bodyguard... for his back!
- Every diplomat knows the golden rule: never discuss politics at dinner unless you want cold soup.
- The diplomat successfully mediated the trade dispute between the two countries.
diplomat
NOUN//ˈdɪpləmæt//
a person who represents their country's government in foreign countries and handles international relations
a person who represents their country's government in foreign countries and handles international relations
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Origin
From French diplomate, derived from Latin diploma meaning 'folded document' or 'official paper,' which comes from Greek diplōma (folded in two). The term originally referred to officials who carried or dealt with such official documents in international negotiations.
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“The diplomat's suitcase was so heavy with peace treaties that he needed a bodyguard... for his back!”
“Every diplomat knows the golden rule: never discuss politics at dinner unless you want cold soup.”
“The diplomat successfully mediated the trade dispute between the two countries.”
“As a diplomat, she must remain neutral in international conflicts.”
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