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diplomacy

Pronunciation: /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

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Definition of diplomacy

noun

[mass noun]

the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country’s representatives abroad:an extensive round of diplomacy in the Middle East
the art of dealing with people in a sensitive and tactful way:with perfect diplomacy, he divided his attention between Meryl and Anthea