diplomaticdip‧lo‧mat‧ic /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk◂/ ●○○ adjective 
Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 25.2 diplomatic relations/ties the arrangement between two countries that each should keep representatives at an embassy in the other’s countryestablish/break off diplomatic relations The two countries established diplomatic relations last year.3dealing with people politely and skilfully without upsetting them SYN tactful: They were always very diplomatic with awkward clients. a diplomatic answer—diplomatically /-kli/ adverb: Maria handled the situation very diplomatically.COLLOCATIONSnounsdiplomatic activity· The attacks led to intensive international diplomatic activity.a diplomatic mission· He was sent to France three times on diplomatic missions.diplomatic sources (=people supplying diplomats with information)· According to diplomatic sources, up to 300 people were killed in the violence.diplomatic efforts· Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 15th.diplomatic pressure· Riots followed and there was diplomatic pressure on the government to assert its authority.a diplomatic initiative (=plan or process)· Havana launched a diplomatic initiative to establish its own ties with Latin American governments.diplomatic channels (=diplomatic methods used for achieving something)· The president said that he hoped the situation could be resolved by diplomatic channels.diplomatic recognition (=acceptance that a government or organization has official authority)· Beijing's diplomatic recognition of South Korea
WORD ORIGINdiplomatic
Origin:
1700-1800 French diplomatique, from Latin diploma; ➔ DIPLOMAEXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
- A good secretary needs to be efficient, and above all diplomatic.
- He joined the diplomatic service and was posted to Ankara.
- Jen tried to be diplomatic as she explained the problem.
- Most members of the European diplomatic community have already left the country as war now seems inevitable.
- Robert's next diplomatic assignment was at the Paris embassy.
- Robson was trying to be as diplomatic as possible - he didn't want to risk losing a promotion.
- The governments of Britain and Syria are anxious to re-establish diplomatic relations.
- In Chongqing, Joe sought out contacts who could introduce him to the upper levels of the government and diplomatic corps.
- Moreover, this growth of diplomatic contacts was a two-way process.
- The car was unmarked, there were no military or diplomatic plates, no official driver, no bodyguard.
- The guarding of military and diplomatic secrets at the expense of informed representative government provides no real security for our Republic.
- The mechanism could still be operated satisfactorily by diplomatic services which were small and content to remain so.
Longman Language Activatorcareful not to upset or embarrass someone
careful not to mention something that may upset or embarrass someone: · Mandy thought her mother's outfit was a little too fancy, but was too tactful to say so.it is tactful of somebody to do something: · It wasn't very tactful of you to ask whether he'd put on weight.a tactful way of doing something: · "Besides..." Melissa hesitated, trying to think of a tactful way of telling him the truth.
skilful in the way that you deal with other people, and carefully avoiding saying anything that might offend or annoy them: · A good secretary needs to be efficient, and above all diplomatic.· Robson was trying to be as diplomatic as possible - he didn't want to risk losing a promotion.
someone who is discreet is careful not to say anything that will embarrass another person, especially by making sure that secret or private information does not become generally known: · Andrew's very discreet -- he won't tell anyone you're leaving.· We offer a discreet and personal service to our clients.
careful not to offend someone, especially by not being completely honest when telling them what you think about something: · Did you mean what you said about my dress, or were you just being polite?polite about: · The guests were all very polite about the meal, but inside Joan just wanted to cry.
someone who officially represents their government · Ambassador Thompson is an experienced diplomat who has served in France, South America, and the Middle East.· British and Argentinian diplomats met to discuss peace.
relating to the people who officially represent their government in a foreign country: · Most members of the European diplomatic community have already left the country as war now seems inevitable.diplomatic service (=the government department that employs diplomats): · He joined the diplomatic service and was posted to Ankara.diplomatic relations (=the relationship between governments that depends on having diplomats in each others' countries): · The governments of Britain and Syria are anxious to re-establish diplomatic relations.
a diplomat of the highest rank who is the official representative of their government in a foreign country: a British/French/US etc ambassador: · Sir Auckland Geddes is the British ambassador to Washington,ambassador to: · Ms Takahashi was the first Japanese woman ever to be appointed ambassador to a foreign country.
the group of people who are sent to live in a foreign country in order to officially represent their government in that country: the British/French/American etc embassy: · Travellers in Spain who are worried about the situation are advised to contact the British Embassy in Madrid.· The American Embassy employs 50 local people in administrative positions.
WORD SETSaccession, nounaccredited, adjectiveaide, nounambassador, nounapparatchik, nounarchduke, nounassemblyman, nounassemblywoman, nounattaché, nounbadge, nounborough council, nouncaliph, nounchamberlain, nounchancellery, nounchancellor, nounChancellor of the Exchequer, nounchieftain, nouncity fathers, nouncity planning, nouncivil servant, nounclerk, nounclerk of works, nounCllr, commissioner, nouncomptroller, nouncongressman, nouncongresswoman, nounconsul, nounconsulate, nouncoroner, nouncouncillor, nouncouncilman, nouncouncilwoman, nouncourtier, nouncrown, nouncrown, verbcrowned head, nounCrown Prince, nounCrown Princess, nounCustoms and Excise, noun-cy, suffixczar, nounczarina, noundeputy, noundictator, noundignitary, noundiplomat, noundiplomatic, adjectivediplomatic corps, noundiplomatic immunity, noundispatch box, noundispensation, noun-dom, suffixdossier, noundrug czar, nounducal, adjectiveduchess, nounduchy, nounduke, noundukedom, nounelder statesman, nounembassy, nounemirate, nounemissary, nounemperor, nounempress, nounEurocrat, nounfigurehead, nounForeign Office, the, governor, nounGovernor-General, noungovernorship, noungubernatorial, adjectivehack, nounHome Secretary, nounimpeach, verbinaugurate, verbincumbency, nounincumbent, nounkhalif, nounkhan, nounlegate, nounlegation, nounlegislator, nounlocal council, nounlord, nounLord, nounmandarin, nounmarshal, nounmayor, nounmayoralty, nounmayoress, nounmember, nounMember of Parliament, nounMEP, nounMI5, nounMI6, nounminister, nounministerial, adjectiveminister of state, nounmission, nounmole, nounmonarch, nounmonitor, nounmotorcade, nounMP, nounNo. 10, occupy, verb-ocrat, suffixoffice, nounoffice holder, nounofficer, nounofficial, nounofficial, adjectiveofficialdom, nounofficialese, nounoverlord, nounpalace, nounpatriarchal, adjectivepatrician, adjectivePharaoh, nounplenipotentiary, nounPM, nounpost, verbposting, nounpotentate, nounPPS, nounprefect, nounpremier, nounpres., presidency, nounpresident, nounpresident-elect, nounpresidential, adjectivepress secretary, nounpretender, nounPrime Minister, nounprince, nounprince consort, nounprincess, nounproconsul, nounproconsulate, nounProvost, nounpublic servant, nounquango, nounqueen, nounqueenly, adjectiveQueen Mother, nounrajah, nounred tape, nounreeve, nounreign, nounreign, verbreshuffle, nounroyal, adjectiveroyal, nounroyalty, nounruler, nounsecretary, nounsenator, nounShah, nounsheriff, nounshogun, nounsovereign, nounsoviet, nounstatesman, nounsuccession, nounsultan, nounsultana, nountechnocrat, nountown clerk, nountown council, nountribune, nountriumvirate, nountroika, nountsar, nountsarina, nountzar, nountzarina, nounundersecretary, nounvice-president, nounviceroy, nounvizier, nounVP, nounwalkabout, nounwatchdog, nounwhip, nounWhite House, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM THE ENTRYnouns the country’s continuing political isolation a group of US congressmen on a fact-finding mission to Northern Ireland a diplomatic posting a breach of diplomatic protocol Vietnam restored diplomatic relations with South Korea on December 22. a tremendous diplomatic triumph for FranceCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB
· The attacks led to intensive international diplomatic activity.
· He was sent to France three times on diplomatic missions.
(=people supplying diplomats with information)· According to diplomatic sources, up to 300 people were killed in the violence.
· Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 15th.
· Riots followed and there was diplomatic pressure on the government to assert its authority.
(=plan or process)· Havana launched a diplomatic initiative to establish its own ties with Latin American governments.
(=diplomatic methods used for achieving something)· The president said that he hoped the situation could be resolved by diplomatic channels.
(=acceptance that a government or organization has official authority)· Beijing's diplomatic recognition of South Korea
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES the country’s continuing political isolation a group of US congressmen on a fact-finding mission to Northern Ireland a diplomatic posting (=pressure from other countries' governments)· The announcement of a ceasefire came after intense diplomatic pressure from the US.
a breach of diplomatic protocol (also international/foreign relations) (=official relations between two countries)· By then, Canada and Britain had established diplomatic relations with North Korea.· This visit was the president’s most important breakthrough in international relations.
Vietnam restored diplomatic relations with South Korea on December 22.· the establishment of diplomatic ties between the two countries
a tremendous diplomatic triumph for France· I was pleased that he was more diplomatic afterwards instead of being as over the top as ever.· A more diplomatic approach can pay off.
NOUN· Prior to Gorbachev's visit there had been intense diplomatic activity between the two countries.· The Tokyo meeting was preceded by a great deal of diplomatic activity during May.· Whether diplomatic activity should be shielded from the public gaze is a matter for debate.· The potential for the fighting to spill over into a wider regional conflict has triggered a flurry of diplomatic activity.· Yesterday Arab leaders were engaged in a flurry of diplomatic activity to coordinate their positions in advance of Mr Christopher's visit.· The Paris meeting had been anticipated by heightened diplomatic activity.· In early 1991 there was an unprecedented degree of diplomatic activity between the two countries.
· Without ciphers and diplomatic bags, espionage and counter-espionage actions were likely to be circumscribed.· The Foreign Office had a contract with the prison to launder diplomatic bags.· It arrived via the diplomatic bag on Saturday morning.
· The diplomatic channel was generally used, and few bilateral treaties dealt with the subject.
· Hurd flew to the Gulf on Aug. 31 to pursue diplomatic contacts.· Moreover, this growth of diplomatic contacts was a two-way process.· The best hope that Kampuchea can be spared more agony is the gathering weight of diplomatic contact.
· For all of its own bureaucratic strictures, the diplomatic corps had the sympathetic ears that Liang was looking for.· In Chongqing, Joe sought out contacts who could introduce him to the upper levels of the government and diplomatic corps.
· Devoting maximum diplomatic effort to dilution and delay.· But there were no outward signs that diplomatic efforts would soon defuse the fighting.· Considerable diplomatic efforts were by now under way to end the fighting, though only one intervention now bore fruit.· Every diplomatic effort was made to get him and his army to retire back over the frontier, but without success.· Instead, officials intend to try turning up the pressure through sanctions and continued diplomatic efforts.· Against that background, diplomatic efforts to find a solution to the impasse intensified.· The coming months will see considerable diplomatic efforts channelled in that direction.
· Socially, we benefited from a sort of diplomatic immunity.· A principle as old as ancient tribes and almost as remotely understood, diplomatic immunity is taking a beating this week.· Embassy officials have said that Makharadze, an economics minister, had diplomatic immunity.· It was an outrageous action, the worst violation of the basic principle of diplomatic immunity in modern history.· State Department officials said Monday that no country has agreed to waive diplomatic immunity in such a serious case.· Both are protected by diplomatic immunity.
· Then, in Hong Kong, Chris Patten and family were reunited with their beloved terrier whose disappearance caused a diplomatic incident.· The looming enforced removal of Mr Ozberk, 30, has the makings of a diplomatic incident.
· By October 1989, therefore, the time was right for a concerted diplomatic initiative against drift-net fishing.· Prospects for diplomatic initiatives - US-Soviet statement Amid renewed calls for an immediate ceasefire there were reports of continued diplomatic initiatives.
· Economic sanctions, the cultural and sporting boycotts, and diplomatic isolation must be maintained and intensified.· Kim Il Sung also found the dialogue with the South to be beneficial, especially in breaking out of his diplomatic isolation.
· The letter's painstakingly constructed diplomatic language continued to cause translation problems, even after both sides had agreed it.· This is diplomatic language for joint hegemony and a proposed sellout of the Peloponnesian League.
· Nevertheless the political and diplomatic links which bound her to the rest of the continent were slowly multiplying and becoming stronger.
· Only VIPs and foreign diplomatic missions are given permission to utilise such dishes.· Cobham might adorn a diplomatic mission but would surely mismanage a key political post such as that of Canterbury's archbishopric.· They are considered attaches to the diplomatic mission there and are not armed.· The success of a diplomatic mission depends as much as anything on the quality of the information.· A token number of official diplomatic missions is desirable but not essential.· Crucial to the success of diplomatic missions were first the quality of the ambassadors and secondly the political intelligence.· It has nine permanent diplomatic missions abroad.
· If the profession had declined into almost insignificance it is doubtful whether there would have been such a burgeoning of diplomatic posts.· It was often difficult to persuade able men to accept diplomatic posts in distant capitals.
· Mahdi denies that his movement wants weapons or financing from Washington, saying moral support and diplomatic pressure are enough.
· New Zealand regularly sent diplomatic protests at the start of each series of tests.
· He had hoped for concessions in return, including diplomatic recognition.
· The use of soldiers as diplomatic representatives was far from unknown before the nineteenth century.· Madame Bihi was a longstanding diplomatic representative who had been appointed by the government of President Barre.· Franklin Roosevelt had maintained a diplomatic representative in Vichy from the outset.
· Gradually it became more institutionalised as something resembling organised diplomatic services emerged.· He retired in 1809 after twenty-six years in the diplomatic service.· They were even more alarmed by hostility to the papal diplomatic service.· There is a shortage of suitable recruits in the diplomatic service, which offers varied experience abroad and a good career structure.· Two years later a new commercial diplomatic service was created.· Usually diplomatic services and foreign offices in this respect merely reflected the societies they served.· The mechanism could still be operated satisfactorily by diplomatic services which were small and content to remain so.· The establishment of permanent ambassadors marked the beginnings of a diplomatic service.
· Britain should therefore not hesitate to use whatever powers and diplomatic skills she possesses to ensure that it does not come about.· Intense prayer, along with astute technical and diplomatic skill, was dedicated to this problem.· A top flight soldier with diplomatic skills would fit the bill.
· There were those who argued that such action would alienate world opinion and sabotage the chances of a diplomatic solution.· Leclerc preferred a diplomatic solution to a larger conflict.· A cooler customer, it is suggested, would somehow have sought and found a diplomatic solution.
· According to diplomatic sources up to 300 people were killed in the violence.· Journalists and diplomatic sources, however, cast doubt on the government's version.· As recently as September Western diplomatic sources maintained that civil flights would infringe the zones.· The Independent of Feb. 27 cited diplomatic sources as stating that 44 elected representatives had been imprisoned since the previous May.· According to diplomatic sources, Baker warned that failure to address the charges could derail the peace process.· According to diplomatic sources, Mbonimpa had been opposed to the moves by President Buyoya to include Hutus in the government.
· Nevertheless the steep decline which her diplomatic status had suffered since the Crimean War was arrested.· Baya was questioned that day and, because of his diplomatic status, released.· Both groups would have diplomatic status.
· It was hoped to open the border and renew diplomatic ties by the end of 1991.· Fifthly, non-diplomatic personnel are increasingly either having diplomatic influence or being involved in activity affecting diplomatic ties.
· So the Council had control both of outgoing and of incoming diplomatic traffic.· Together, on a daily odd-even basis, they were responsible for diplomatic traffic.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRYPHRASES FROM OTHER ENTRIES
1relating to or involving the work of diplomats: - A large part of his wealth is in a country with which Britain does not have diplomatic relations.
- Bonn has not cut official diplomatic relations with Baghdad but it withdrew all diplomatic personnel long ago.
- Kostunica has said that he accepts the Dayton borders, and wishes to establish diplomatic relations with Bosnia.
- Stories, however, have circulated that the Bush administration may be more open than was President Clinton to resuming diplomatic relations.
- That cooperation was crucial for the Clinton administration to win congressional support to lift a wartime trade embargo and normalize diplomatic relations.
- But then Sunderland came up with a new offer and Liverpool launched a fresh diplomatic offensive.
Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 25.2 diplomatic relations/ties the arrangement between two countries that each should keep representatives at an embassy in the other’s countryestablish/break off diplomatic relations The two countries established diplomatic relations last year.3dealing with people politely and skilfully without upsetting them SYN tactful: They were always very diplomatic with awkward clients. a diplomatic answer—diplomatically /-kli/ adverb: Maria handled the situation very diplomatically.COLLOCATIONSnounsdiplomatic activity· The attacks led to intensive international diplomatic activity.a diplomatic mission· He was sent to France three times on diplomatic missions.diplomatic sources (=people supplying diplomats with information)· According to diplomatic sources, up to 300 people were killed in the violence.diplomatic efforts· Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on October 15th.diplomatic pressure· Riots followed and there was diplomatic pressure on the government to assert its authority.a diplomatic initiative (=plan or process)· Havana launched a diplomatic initiative to establish its own ties with Latin American governments.diplomatic channels (=diplomatic methods used for achieving something)· The president said that he hoped the situation could be resolved by diplomatic channels.diplomatic recognition (=acceptance that a government or organization has official authority)· Beijing's diplomatic recognition of South Korea