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/
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
The diplomat calmly negotiates peace between two tense nations at the summit table.
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🌳Etymology
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.
Breakdown
diplo- (from Greek diplōma, folded document) + -mat (from Greek -mata, things/matters) + -ic/-ist (person) = diplomat (one who deals with official documents and international affairs)
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📝Examples
“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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