Simple Definition of diplomat

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diplomat

noun

plural diplomats
1
: a person who represents his or her country's government in a foreign country : someone whose work is diplomacy
The President will be meeting with foreign diplomats.
2
: a person who has skill in dealing with other people
He's a talented architect but a poor diplomat.

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“Diplomat.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/diplomat. Accessed 22 Jun. 2026.

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