Diplomacy
dɪˈploʊməsi
Definitions
2 meaningsThe art of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad.
dɪˈploʊməsi
The art and practice of conducting negotiations between representatives of states.
The country's diplomacy was crucial in averting a war.
💡 Simply: Diplomacy is like being a super-smart negotiator for countries. It’s how countries talk to each other to solve problems and make agreements without fighting. Imagine two kids wanting the same toy – diplomacy is when they talk it out and find a way to share!
👶 For kids: Diplomacy is like talking nicely to people so you can agree on things. It's like when you want to play with a friend, so you ask them nicely and try to work things out together.
More Examples
She has a natural talent for diplomacy, able to mediate conflicts.
Diplomacy requires patience and careful consideration.
How It's Used
"The peace treaty was a result of skillful diplomacy."
"Successful business deals often depend on effective diplomacy."
The ability to handle situations, especially those involving people, in a sensitive and effective way.
dɪˈploʊməsi
Skill in dealing with people in a tactful and sensitive way.
Her diplomacy smoothed over the disagreement.
💡 Simply: Diplomacy isn't just for countries! It's also about being good at talking to people, making them happy, and solving problems without making things worse. Like when you convince your parents to let you have ice cream *before* dinner.
👶 For kids: Diplomacy is like being polite and nice when you talk to people, so you can make them happy and solve problems.
More Examples
It required considerable diplomacy to get them to agree.
His diplomacy helped them reach a compromise.
How It's Used
"His diplomacy helped to defuse a tense situation at the party."
"She uses diplomacy to manage conflicts between team members."
Synonyms & Antonyms
Antonyms
Idioms & expressions
Diplomatic immunity
Exemption from certain laws, typically granted to diplomats.
"The ambassador was protected by diplomatic immunity."
Diplomatic relations
Formal relationships between countries.
"The two nations severed diplomatic relations."
From French *diplomatie*, from Greek *diplōma* meaning 'folded paper' or 'official document', referring to the credentials of envoys. It evolved to represent the art of conducting international relations.
The term gained prominence in the 18th and 19th centuries, with the rise of formal international relations and the establishment of diplomatic protocols. It was particularly relevant in the Congress of Vienna.
Memory tip
Think of the diplomats' *pliable* *hands* and *gentle* words.
Word Origin
"folded paper, official document"