diplomatic
adjective
dip·lo·mat·ic
ˌdi-plə-ˈma-tik 
1
a
b
: exactly reproducing the original
a diplomatic edition
2
: of, relating to, or concerned with the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations : of, relating to, or concerned with diplomacy or diplomats
diplomatic relations
3
: employing tact and conciliation especially in situations of stress
a diplomatic way to say no
Examples of diplomatic in a Sentence
Negotiators are working to restore full diplomatic relations.
a diplomatic attempt at preventing any hurt feelings
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The former British protectorate hopes that recognition by Israel will encourage other nations to follow suit, increasing its diplomatic heft and access to international markets.
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Jeronimo Gonzalez, semafor.com, 26 Dec. 2025
Israel has officially become the first country to formally recognize Somaliland as an independent nation, marking a significant diplomatic development for the coastal territory in Africa.
—Olivia Palombo, FOXNews.com, 26 Dec. 2025
The former British protectorate hopes that recognition by Israel will encourage other nations to follow suit, increasing its diplomatic heft and access to international markets.
—Reuters, CNN Money, 26 Dec. 2025
Leo, celebrating his first Christmas after being elected in May by the world's cardinals to succeed the late Pope Francis, has a quieter, more diplomatic style than his predecessor and usually refrains from making political references in his sermons.
—Reuters, NBC news, 25 Dec. 2025
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“Diplomatic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomatic. Accessed 31 Dec. 2025.
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diplomatic
adjective
dip·lo·mat·ic
ˌdip-lə-ˈmat-ik
1
: of, relating to, or concerned with diplomacy or diplomats
diplomatic relations
2
: tactful
found a diplomatic way to say no
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