diplomatic

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. adjective relating to or characteristic of diplomacy
  2. adjective using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people

Etymology

From French diplomatique and its etymon New Latin diplōmaticus. By surface analysis, diplomat + -ic.

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