diplomacy

noun

di·​plo·​ma·​cy də-ˈplō-mə-sē 

1

: the art and practice of conducting negotiations between nations

2

: skill in handling affairs without arousing hostility : tact

handled the awkward situation with diplomacy

Synonyms

• tact
• tactfulness

Examples of diplomacy in a Sentence

She has had a long and distinguished career in diplomacy.

The government avoided a war by successfully resolving the issues through diplomacy.

This is a situation that calls for tactful diplomacy.

Recent Examples on the Web

Friedlander and Siddique are being supported by a larger team that includes Liz Allen, a veteran political operative who stepped down from her role as head the State Department's public diplomacy office in August to become chief of staff on Harris' running mate team. —Isabella Murray, ABC News, 20 Sep. 2024

The Middleburg Film Festival, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of State through the United States’ flagship film diplomacy program American Film Showcase, will host a delegation of leading Kenyan and Nigerian filmmakers. —Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 19 Sep. 2024

When back-channel communications from Talleyrand suggested peace was still possible Adams pursued diplomacy, not war. —Lindsay M. Chervinsky / Made By History, TIME, 19 Sep. 2024

Solar energy infrastructure can also be a mechanism for diplomacy to play a role in improving trust between China and Europe via Algeria. —Saleem H. Ali, Forbes, 7 Sep. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see diplomatic

First Known Use

1766, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing diplomacy

• dollar diplomacy
• gunboat diplomacy
• shuttle diplomacy

Kids Definition

diplomacy

noun

di·​plo·​ma·​cy də-ˈplō-mə-sē 

1

: the work of keeping up relations between the governments of different countries

2

: skill in dealing with others without causing bad feelings : tact