diplomacy
The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances,…The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.
» English is useful in diplomacy and tourism.
Meaning
2 senses(countable, uncountable)The art and practice of conducting international relations by negotiating alliances, treaties, agreements etc., bilaterally or multilaterally, between states and sometimes international organizations, or even between polities with varying status, such as those of monarchs and their princely vassals.
National diplomacy typically deploys its dexterity to secure advantage for one's nation.
Diplomatie
диплома́тияdiplomátija
диплома́тіяdyplomátija
(countable, uncountable)Tact and subtle skill in dealing with people so as to avoid or settle hostility.
Diplomatie
диплома́тияdiplomátija
- negotiation between nations
- subtly skillful handling of a situation
- wisdom in the management of public affairs
Examples
33 sentencesEnglish is useful in diplomacy and tourism.
Skillful diplomacy helps to avert war.
ruУмелая дипломатия помогает предотвратить войну. — soweli_Elepanto
deGeschickte Diplomatie trägt dazu bei, Kriege abzuwenden. — Esperantostern
French was the language of diplomacy.
ruФранцузский язык был языком дипломатии. — marafon
War starts when diplomacy has failed.
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Origin
From French diplomatie, a back-formation from diplomatique, ultimately from Latin diplomaFrom French diplomatie, a back-formation from diplomatique, ultimately from Latin diploma (“a letter of recommendation or authority”); see diploma.
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Forms
plural: diplomacies| Singular | diplomacy |
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Synonyms
6 synonyms- negotiation between nations:diplomatic negotiations
- subtly skillful handling of a situation:delicacydiscreetnessfinesse
- wisdom in the management of public affairs:statesmanshipstatecraft
Word family
19 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable