diplomat

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations

   The French diplomat negotiated the peace treaty.

2. 2
   noun

   an official engaged in international negotiations

3. 3
   noun

   a person who deals tactfully with others

4. 4
   noun

   Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.

Etymology

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