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dip·lo·mat

diplomat

 
 
pronunciation:
dI pl maet
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: A diplomat is person whose job is to do things to keep or make a good relationship between their own country and another country. At the same time, they try to make sure their own country is treated well by the other country. A diplomat is sent from their own country to the other country, and they often stay there a long time.
When Martin's father was a diplomat, they lived in South Africa for a few years.An ambassador is a top diplomat.
similar words:
ambassador
definition 2: If a person is good at solving problems between people, we sometimes call them a "diplomat."
The mother is the diplomat in that family. She often settles arguments between the two older children.
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