diplomatic
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adjective \ˌdi-plə-ˈma-tik\Definition of DIPLOMATIC
1
a : paleographic b : exactly reproducing the original <a diplomatic edition>
3
: employing tact and conciliation especially in situations of stress
— dip·lo·mat·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
See Examples of DIPLOMATIC
- Negotiators are working to restore full diplomatic relations.
- <a diplomatic attempt at preventing any hurt feelings>
Origin of DIPLOMATIC
in sense 1, from New Latin diplomaticus, from Latin diplomat-, diploma; in other senses, from French diplomatique connected with documents regulating international relations, from New Latin diplomaticus
First Known Use: 1711
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