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   diplomacy

   /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

   noun

   • 1. the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad: "an extensive round of diplomacy in the Middle East" Similar statesmanshipstatecraftnegotiation(s)discussion(s)talksconsultationconferencedialogueinternational relations/politicsforeign affairsforeign policy
   • ▪ the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way: "with perfect diplomacy, he divided his attention between Meryl and Anthea" Similar tacttactfulnesssensitivitydiscretionsubtletyfinessedelicacyjudiciousnessdiscernmentprudenceclevernessskillpolitenessthoughtfulnessunderstandingcaresoft skillssavoir faireOpposite tactlessness

   Word Origin late 18th century: from French diplomatie, from diplomatique ‘diplomatic’, on the pattern of aristocratie ‘aristocracy’.

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIPLOMACY | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   DIPLOMACY definition: 1. the management of relationships between countries: 2. skill in dealing with people without…. Learn more.

3. www.britannica.com › topic › diplomacyDiplomacy | Definition, Meaning, Types, & Examples | Britannica

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   Jun 19, 2024 · diplomacy, the established method of influencing the decisions and behaviour of foreign governments and peoples through dialogue, negotiation, and other measures short of war or violence. Modern diplomatic practices are a product of the post- Renaissance European state system.

4. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › DiplomacyDiplomacy - Wikipedia

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   The term diplomacy is derived from the 18th-century French term diplomate ("diplomat" or "diplomatist"), based on the ancient Greek diplōma, which roughly means "an object folded in two". This reflected the practice of sovereigns providing a folded document to confer some official privilege; prior to the invention of the envelope, folding a ...

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › diplomacyDiplomacy Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of DIPLOMACY is the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations. How to use diplomacy in a sentence.

6. www.nationalgeographic.org › encyclopedia › diplomacyDiplomacy - National Geographic Society

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   Oct 19, 2023 · Diplomacy is the art and science of maintaining peaceful relationships between nations, groups, or individuals. Often, diplomacy refers to representatives of different groups discussing such issues as conflict, trade, the environment, technology, or security. People who practice diplomacy are called diplomats.