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Added 9 October 2026

diplomatic

/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/ adjective

In Latin: diplōmaticus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about diplomatic at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

Relating to or characteristic of diplomacy.
diplomatic immunity
Using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people.
the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject

Origin

From French diplomatique and its etymon New Latin diplōmaticus. By surface analysis, diplomat + -ic.

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