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diplomat

dip·lo·mat [ dípplə màt ] (plural dip·lo·mats)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. government representative abroad: a member or employee of a government who represents his or her country in dealings with other nations, especially by working in an embassy or consulate abroad

2. tactful person: somebody who is tactful and sensitive in dealings with other people

[Early 19th century. < French diplomate, back-formation < diplomatique (see diplomatic)]
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