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Definition diplomatic in British English

diplomatic adjective

adjective
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

▪ activity, channel, initiative, link, mission, recognition, service, source

Example

a diplomatic mission

Example

According to diplomatic sources, elections there have been cancelled.

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2

able to deal with people in a sensitive way that does not upset or offend them

Example

a diplomatic answer

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Definition diplomatic in British English