diplomatic Meaning, Definition & Usage
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adjective relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
- diplomatic immunity
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adjective using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people
diplomatical.
- the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject
WordNet
Dip`lo*mat"ic, Dip`lo*mat"ic*al adjective
(Also<
- Diplomatic
- Diplomatical
)
Etymology
Cf.Definitions
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Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers at a court, who are called the diplomatic body. -
Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful; as, .diplomatic management -
Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. Astle.
Dip`lo*mat"ic noun
Definitions
A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a diplomatist.
Dip`lo*mat"ic noun
Definitions
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.