diplomatic meaning
EN[ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk]US
- NounPREdiplo-SUF-atic
- The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.
- The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.
- AdjectiveCOMmore diplomaticSUPmost diplomatic
- Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
- She spent thirty years working for Canada's diplomatic service.
- Albania immediately severed diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe.
- Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.
- Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional.
- describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus.
- Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.
- Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.
- More Examples
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
- The British government has been more diplomatic but no less pointed, arguing that a body led by the European Central Bank is likely to be too eurocentric.
- Used in the Middle of Sentence
Definition of diplomatic in English Dictionary
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Source: Wiktionary