diplomacy

noun

di·​plo·​ma·​cy də-ˈplō-mə-sē How to pronounce diplomacy (audio)
1
: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations
2
: skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility : tact
handled the awkward situation with diplomacy

Examples of diplomacy in a Sentence

She has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy. The government avoided a war by successfully resolving the issues through diplomacy. This is a situation that calls for tactful diplomacy.
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Victory for Blinken One clear result of U.S. diplomacy was Israel’s decision — for now — to try to avoid further escalation with Iran by limiting its airstrikes. Andrea Mitchell, NBC News, 28 Oct. 2024 Passed in 2004, the legislation created the Special Envoy for North Korean Human Rights Issues, a Senate confirmed position of ambassador rank tasked with prioritizing the human rights issues in broader U.S. diplomacy with North Korea. Olivia Enos, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 Instead, supervisors' true strengths lie in soft diplomacy, political connections and dealings with other government entities. Sasha Hupka, The Arizona Republic, 19 Oct. 2024 According to al-Omari, the Biden administration's outspoken optimism about the prospects of a cease-fire deal at this pivotal moment is—at least in part—a play to encourage Netanyahu to embrace diplomacy. Shannon K. Kingston, ABC News, 18 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for diplomacy 

Word History

Etymology

see diplomatic

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of diplomacy was in 1766

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“Diplomacy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomacy. Accessed 28 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

diplomacy

noun
di·​plo·​ma·​cy də-ˈplō-mə-sē How to pronounce diplomacy (audio)
1
: the work of keeping up relations between the governments of different countries
2
: skill in dealing with others without causing bad feelings : tact

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