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US/dɪˈploʊ.mə.si/
UK/dɪˈpləʊ.mə.si/
the work of managing relations between countries; also the ability to handle difficult people without upsetting them
In context
The crisis was solved through quiet diplomacy rather than threats.
Vietnam's bamboo diplomacy aims to stay friendly with all the major powers.
Handling two angry customers at once takes a lot of diplomacy.
Words that go with diplomacy
adjective + noun
- international diplomacyThe summit is a major event in international diplomacy.
- quiet diplomacyMonths of quiet diplomacy helped free the detained sailors.
- economic diplomacyEconomic diplomacy helps local firms find markets abroad.
- public diplomacyCultural festivals are a form of public diplomacy.
noun + noun
- shuttle diplomacyThe minister's shuttle diplomacy between the two capitals finally produced a deal.
- climate diplomacySmall island nations play a big role in climate diplomacy.