diplomat

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   An official who represents their country in dealings with other countries.

   The diplomat helped negotiate the peace agreement.

2. 2
   noun

   A person who is skillful and tactful in dealing with others.

   You'll need to be a real diplomat to keep both sides happy.

From French diplomate, a back-formation from diplomatique (“diplomatic”), ultimately from Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (díplōma, “double-folded document”).

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