diplomacy

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noun di·plo·ma·cy \də-ˈplō-mə-sē\

: the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries

: skill in dealing with others without causing bad feelings

Full Definition of DIPLOMACY

1

:  the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations

2

:  skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility :  tact

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Examples of DIPLOMACY

1. She has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy.
2. The government avoided a war by successfully resolving the issues through diplomacy.
3. This is a situation that calls for tactful diplomacy.

First Known Use of DIPLOMACY

1796

Related to DIPLOMACY

Synonyms

tact, tactfulness

Antonyms

clumsiness, insensitivity, tactlessness

Related Words

considerateness, consideration, courteousness, courtesy, delicacy, graciousness, sensitivity, thoughtfulness; civility, etiquette, mannerliness, manners, politeness; charm, gallantry, gentility, grace, gracefulness, poise, savoir faire, suaveness, suavity; adroitness, deftness, dexterity, finesse; deference, regard, respect

Near Antonyms

discourteousness, discourtesy, impoliteness, inconsiderateness, inconsideration, indelicacy, thoughtlessness, ungraciousness; impoliteness, incivility; boorishness, brashness, brassiness, loutishness; awkwardness, gaucheness, gracelessness, maladroitness; disregard, disrespect, disrespectfulness, impertinence, impudence, insolence, rudeness

Other Government and Politics Terms

agent provocateur, agitprop, autarky, cabal, egalitarianism, federalism, hegemony, plenipotentiary, popular sovereignty, socialism