English · Word Candidate

diplomatic

/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Liên quan đến mối quan hệ giữa các chính phủ

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Adjective

She spent thirty years working for Canada's diplomatic service.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Thể hiện sự ngoại giao; sử dụng thảo luận để tránh xung đột

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Adjective

Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional.

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).

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Khoa học về văn bản cổ

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Noun

In its broadest aspect, the subject-matter of diplomatic is the relation between documents and facts.

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).

What does “diplomatic” mean?

Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.

Is “diplomatic” formal or informal?

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