Word
diplomacy
Phoneticsdiplo·ma·cy
US/dɪˈpɫoʊməsi/
UK/dɪplˈəʊməsˌi/
Uncountable noun Politics
Definition
n. the work of managing relationships between different countries through talk and agreements.
n. the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad.
Examples
“The two countries used diplomacy to avoid a war.”
“After weeks of quiet diplomacy, the two nations finally agreed to open their borders for trade.”
“Successful international relations require a delicate balance of economic pressure and traditional diplomacy to ensure that all parties remain committed to the peace treaty.”
Examples
simple
“The two countries used diplomacy to avoid a war.”
contextual
“After weeks of quiet diplomacy, the two nations finally agreed to open their borders for trade.”
complex
“Successful international relations require a delicate balance of economic pressure and traditional diplomacy to ensure that all parties remain committed to the peace treaty.”
Usage
Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the field of study or the general practice.
Real-World Examples
“Washington has also left little room for diplomacy.” “Languages are vital for diplomacy, trade and cultural understanding.” Etymology
From French diplomatie, a back-formation from diplomatique, ultimately from Latin diploma (“a letter of recommendation or authority”); see diploma.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Frequent
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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