Definition of DIPLOMAT

diplomat

Plural: diplomats

Noun

  • an official engaged in international negotiations
  • a person who deals tactfully with others
  • A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
  • Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.
  • pl. -S a governmental official

Origin / Etymology

From French diplomate, a back-formation from diplomatique (“diplomatic”), ultimately from Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (díplōma, “double-folded document”).

Synonyms

diplomatist

Scrabble Score: 13

diplomat: valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
diplomat: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
diplomat: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 16

diplomat is a valid Words With Friends word