diplomat
|dip/lo/mat|
B2
🇺🇸
/ˈdɪpləˌmæt/
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/ˈdɪpləmæt/
official representative
Etymology
Etymology Information
'diplomat' originates from French, specifically the word 'diplomate,' where 'diploma' meant 'official document.'
Historical Evolution
'diplomate' transformed into the English word 'diplomat' in the 19th century.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a person authorized to represent a country,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
an official representing a country abroad.
The diplomat was sent to negotiate the peace treaty.
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Noun 2
a person who can deal with others in a sensitive and effective way.
She is a natural diplomat, always resolving conflicts smoothly.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42