Meaning of diplomacy in English

1. Pronunciation

   /dəˈploʊməsi/

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1. Noun

   diplomacy

   Etymology

   late 18th century: from French diplomatie, from diplomatique‘diplomatic’, on the pattern of aristocratie‘aristocracy’

   Definitions

   1. negotiation between nations
2. 2. subtly skillful handling of a situation
3. 3. wisdom in the management of public affairs