diplomat
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: diplomats
Sense 1
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
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
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.