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diplomacy

1 of 1noun
/dɪˈploʊməsi/
1

the job, skill, or act of managing the relationships between different countries

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  • Diplomacy helped prevent the two nations from going to war.
  • She pursued a career in diplomacy, working as an ambassador.
  • Effective diplomacy requires patience, cultural understanding, and compromise.
  • The crisis was resolved through quiet diplomacy behind the scenes.
  • His sharp diplomacy secured a vital trade agreement for his country.
2

the skillful and tactful way of dealing with sensitive situations or people

  • She handled the angry customer with diplomacy, calming the situation without confrontation.
  • His diplomacy in the meeting avoided hurt feelings while still addressing the problem.
  • Negotiating a compromise between the two departments required careful diplomacy.
  • The teacher's diplomacy resolved the student conflict fairly and quietly.
  • Even in family arguments, a little diplomacy can prevent lasting resentment.
3

the ability to deal with people with tact in order to avoid hostility