diplomacy
playSimple Definition of diplomacy
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: the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries
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: skill in dealing with others without causing bad feelings
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.
1796
First Known Use of diplomacy
1796
Other Government and Politics Terms
DIPLOMACY Defined for Kids
diplomacy
playDefinition of diplomacy for Students
1 : the work of keeping good relations between the governments of different countries
2 : skill in dealing with people
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