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diplomatic

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

diplomatic means: Related to official relationships and discussions between the governments of different countries.

adjective

BETWEEN GOVERNMENTSB2

Related to official relationships and discussions between the governments of different countries.

  • The countries restored diplomatic relations.
  • She joined the diplomatic service last year.
  • Diplomatic talks continued throughout the crisis.

Common phrases: diplomatic relations, diplomatic mission, diplomatic immunity, diplomatic talks

TACTFULB2

Careful about what you say or do so that you do not upset people.

  • Try to be diplomatic.
  • He gave a diplomatic answer to an awkward question.
  • She handled the complaint in a diplomatic way.

How to use it: diplomatic about something (She was diplomatic about his disappointing work.)

Similar words: tactful, discreet

Opposites: tactless

Common phrases: diplomatic answer, be diplomatic, diplomatic approach, diplomatic reply

Questions about diplomatic

What does diplomatic mean?

Related to official relationships and discussions between the governments of different countries.

What is diplomatic in other languages?

Türkçe: diplomatik · Español: diplomático · Français: diplomatique · Deutsch: diplomatisch · Italiano: diplomatico · 日本語: 外交の

How do you pronounce diplomatic?

It is pronounced /ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/.

How do you use diplomatic in a sentence?

The countries restored diplomatic relations. She joined the diplomatic service last year.

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