diplomacynoun [ U ]
uk/dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/us/dɪˈploʊ.mə.si/C2 the management of relationships between countries:
Diplomacy has so far failed to bring an end to the fighting.
C2 approving skill in dealing with people without offending or upsetting them:
It took all her tact and diplomacy to persuade him not to resign.
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International relations: diplomacy & mediation
- ambassador
- ambassadorial
- appease
- attaché
- bargaining chip
- diplomatic
- diplomatic bag
- diplomatic corps
- diplomatic immunity
- diplomatic relations
- intercede
- intercession
- internationalism
- interventionist
- legation
- liaison
- mediate
- middleman
- minister
- Pax
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