B2nounpolitics
US/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/
UK/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/
an official who represents their country abroad, or a person who handles difficult situations politely
In context
Two diplomats were sent home after being accused of spying.
Senior diplomats from both countries met in Hanoi to prepare the trade deal.
My sister is the family diplomat who stops every argument at dinner.
Words that go with diplomat
adjective + noun
- senior diplomatA senior diplomat said the talks had made real progress.
- foreign diplomatForeign diplomats were invited to watch the election.
- top diplomatThe country's top diplomat flew to Beijing for emergency talks.
- Western diplomatOne Western diplomat described the meeting as tense.
noun + noun
- career diplomatThe new ambassador is a career diplomat with thirty years of experience.