A diplomat is a senior official who discusses affairs with another country on behalf of his or her own country, usually working as a member of an embassy.
More Synonyms of diplomat
diplomat in British English
(ˈdɪpləˌmæt)
noun
1.
an official, such as an ambassador or first secretary, engaged in diplomacy
2.
a person who deals with people tactfully or skilfully
diplomat in American English
(ˈdɪpləˌmæt)
noun
1.
a representative of a government who conducts relations with the governments of other nations; person whose career or profession is diplomacy
2.
a person skilled in dealing with other people; tactful person
Also diˈplomatist (dəˈploʊmətɪst)
Word origin
Fr diplomate, back-form. < diplomatique (after nouns ending in -ate, as aristocrate), diplomatic
Examples of 'diplomat' in a sentence
diplomat
In retirement the former diplomat served in many senior non-executive roles.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
But former senior diplomats slammed the attack as'a smear '.
The Sun (2017)
That is beyond dispute,' a senior diplomat said.
Times, Sunday Times (2017)
She could serve them as an informal ambassador with foreign diplomats and visiting royalty.
Veronica Buckley CHRISTINA QUEEN OF SWEDEN: The Restless Life of a European Eccentric (2004)
He had been a diplomat and government official in the previous regime.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
British diplomats have not been given access to the two employees still held.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
American diplomats acted quickly to repair the damage.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Western diplomats said there was little hope of brokering a end to the conflict without his blessing.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The former diplomat was able to submit eight nomination letters from national associations.
The Sun (2015)
He has worked his way through and become a diplomat and an ambassador for the club.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Diplomats and military officials maintained an optimistic public rhetoric.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
The country 's diplomats and soldiers have failed to stabilise the neighbourhood.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The trial was held behind closed doors and was attended by two British diplomats.
The Sun (2012)
He pulls his punches, perhaps inevitably for a former diplomat.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
The first instinct of Western diplomats is to urge compromise and negotiation.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
British diplomats said that they were encouraged by his comments, but said that the situation was still very fluid.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
They were known to throw dinner parties for diplomats and officials at the UN.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The goals are laudable and no one doubts the sincerity of the soldiers, the aid officials and the diplomats to carry out the job.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
One senior European diplomat said that it was a one-sided account.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
A senior diplomat said: 'We have no idea how long this will go on for.
The Sun (2009)
In other languages
diplomat
British English: diplomat /ˈdɪpləˌmæt/ NOUN
A diplomat is a senior official, usually based at an embassy, who negotiates with another country on behalf of his or her own country.
...a Western diplomat with long experience in Asia.
American English: diplomat
Arabic: دِبْلُوماسيّ
Brazilian Portuguese: diplomata
Chinese: 外交官
Croatian: diplomat
Czech: diplomat
Danish: diplomat
Dutch: diplomaat
European Spanish: diplomático
Finnish: diplomaatti
French: diplomate
German: Diplomat
Greek: διπλωμάτης
Italian: diplomatico
Japanese: 外交官
Korean: 외교관
Norwegian: diplomat
Polish: dyplomata
European Portuguese: diplomata
Romanian: diplomat
Russian: дипломат
Latin American Spanish: diplomático
Swedish: diplomat
Thai: นักการทูต
Turkish: diplomat
Ukrainian: дипломат
Vietnamese: nhà ngoại giao
Chinese translation of 'diplomat'
diplomat
(ˈdɪpləmæt)
n(c)
外交官 (wàijiāoguān) (名, míng)
1 (noun)
Definition
an official, such as an ambassador, engaged in diplomacy
the senior American diplomat responsible for the Middle East
Synonyms
official
ambassador
the German ambassador to Poland
envoy
A French envoy arrived in Beirut on Sunday.
statesperson
consul
attaché
emissary
the President's special emissary to Hanoi
chargé d'affaires
2 (noun)
Definition
an official, such as an ambassador, engaged in diplomacy
Synonyms
negotiator
He is respected as a strong negotiator.
politician
mediator
He has been acting as a mediator between the rebels and the authorities.
go-between
He will act as a go-between to try and work out an agenda.
tactician
moderator
conciliator
public relations expert
Additional synonyms
in the sense of ambassador
Definition
a diplomat of the highest rank, sent to another country as permanent representative of his or her own country
the German ambassador to Poland
Synonyms
representative,
minister,
agent,
deputy,
diplomat,
envoy,
consul,
attaché,
emissary,
legate,
plenipotentiary
in the sense of emissary
Definition
an agent sent on a mission by a government or head of state