diplomat

/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: diplomats

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations

Noun

Examples

The French diplomat negotiated the peace treaty.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.

Noun

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “diplomat” mean?

A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations

Is “diplomat” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.