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Definition of diplomatic adjective from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

diplomatic

adjective
 
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
 
/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/
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  1. connected with managing relations between countries (= diplomacy)
    • a diplomatic crisis
    • Attempts are being made to settle the dispute by diplomatic means.
    • to break off/establish/restore diplomatic relations with a country
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  2. having or showing skill in dealing with people in difficult situations synonym tactful
    • a diplomatic answer
    • You could try being a little more diplomatic this time.
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