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| Date: | 1700-1800 |
| Language: | French |
| Origin: | diplomatique, from Latin diploma; DIPLOMA |
1PGO relating to or involving the work of diplomats : 
Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on Oct 25.
Diplomatic efforts to end the fighting began on Oct 25.2PG the arrangement between two countries that each should keep representatives at an embassy in the other's country
diplomatic relations/ties
establish/break off diplomatic relations The two countries established diplomatic relations last year.
The two countries established diplomatic relations last year.3 dealing with people politely and skilfully without upsetting them [= tactful]: They were always very diplomatic with awkward clients. a diplomatic answer
They were always very diplomatic with awkward clients.a diplomatic answer —diplomatically adverb: Maria handled the situation very diplomatically.
adverb: Maria handled the situation very diplomatically.