# diplomacy

/dɪˈpɫoʊməsi/ (US) · /dɪplˈəʊməsˌi/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/diplomacy
Updated: 2026-06-20

## Senses

### 1. international relations

noun · CEFR B2

the work of managing relationships between different countries through talk and agreements.

For teachers: the profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations, typically by a country's representatives abroad.

- The two countries used diplomacy to end the border dispute without a war.
- The success of the climate summit depended on quiet diplomacy between the world's largest economies before the public sessions began.

Usage: Often used as an uncountable noun when referring to the field of study or the general practice.

## 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.

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