Meaning of DIPLOMATIC
| Pronunciation: | | `diplu'matik
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- [adj] able to take a broad view of negotiations between states
- [adj] skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people
- [adj] relating to or characteristic of diplomacy; "diplomatic immunity"
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| | Synonyms: | | diplomatical, politic, smooth, statesmanlike, statesmanly, suave, tactful, wise |
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| | Antonyms: | | undiplomatic | | |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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\Dip`lo*mat"ic\, Diplomatical \Dip`lo*mat"ic*al\, a.
[Cf. diplomatique.]
1. Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers
at a court, who are called the diplomatic body.
2. Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful;
as, diplomatic management.
3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. --Astle.
\Dip`lo*mat"ic\, n.
A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a
diplomatist.
\Dip`lo*mat"ic\, n.
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient
writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.;
paleography.
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