diplomat

dip-lo-mat · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An official representing a country abroad.

  2. 2.

    A person skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people tactfully.

Forms

plural: diplomats

Related words

See also: ambassador, diplomacy, diplomatic, embassy
Synonyms: ambassador, emissary, envoy, representative

Etymology

From French diplomate, back-formed from diplomatique meaning "diplomatic," from Latin diploma meaning "official document." The word emerged in the late 18th century as international relations became more formalized.