Meaning of diplomacy in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  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

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