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diplomat

/ˈdɪpləˌmæt/

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What does diplomat mean?

noun

  1. A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
  2. (figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.

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IPA pronunciation

/ˈdɪpləˌmæt/

CMU Pronouncing Dictionary

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Wessner was not a born diplomat, but he saw he was on the wrong tack, so he tried another.
Gene Stratton-PorterFrecklesProject Gutenberg ebook #111
He negotiated treaties with the ability of a born diplomat, with one exception, and that exception cost him his life.
Charles A. EastmanIndian Heroes and Great ChieftainsProject Gutenberg ebook #336
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Of course, in a European Capital, where every diplomat drives in a carriage, I should follow the example of my colleagues.
Tingfang WuAmerica, Through the Spectacles of an Oriental DiplomatProject Gutenberg ebook #609
“Don’t, Borís! You are such a diplomat that it is really tiresome,” said Natásha in a mortified voice that trembled slightly.
Leo, graf TolstoyWar and PeaceTranslated by Aylmer Maude; Louise MaudeProject Gutenberg ebook #2600
She was patient with him, and courteous, but it was like the patience and courtesy of some great man, say a skilled, experienced diplomat, with a schoolgirl.
Charlotte Perkins GilmanHerlandProject Gutenberg ebook #32