diplomatic corps

noun

: all of the foreign diplomats in a country
She is an important member of the diplomatic corps.

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Leo’s January 9 address to the diplomatic corps accredited to the Holy See focused on global chaos the Vatican saw as American-made. — Catherina Gioino, Fortune, 2 May 2026 When his then-wife took a position in Brussels, Magyar joined Hungary’s diplomatic corps and worked on European Union legislation. — Efrat Lachter, FOXNews.com, 16 Apr. 2026 The occasion was the pope’s annual audience with the Vatican diplomatic corps, which traditionally amounts to his yearly foreign policy address. — Nicole Winfield, Los Angeles Times, 9 Jan. 2026 The dean of the diplomatic corps, François commended the council for establishing specialized judicial units to investigate financial crimes and mass atrocities. — Jacqueline Charles, Miami Herald, 9 Jan. 2026 Speaking to Erdogan and the country's diplomatic corps at a library in the palace complex, Leo praised Turkey's historic role as a bridge between East and West, at the crossroads of religions and cultures. — Arkansas Online, 27 Nov. 2025 Secure capitals While both India and Pakistan have historically faced significant security threats, their capitals are meant to be fortresses – home to the seats of government, military leadership, and the diplomatic corps. — Rhea Mogul, CNN Money, 12 Nov. 2025 Members of the State Department's diplomatic corps have a reserved section. — Javier Zarracina, USA TODAY, 3 Mar. 2025 Eduardo has a degree in political science and was a member of Argentina’s diplomatic corps for 18 years. — Joe Rassel, Orlando Sentinel, 27 Nov. 2024

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“Diplomatic corps.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diplomatic%20corps. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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