Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

diplomat

/ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.69 in modern English

Syllables: diplo-mat
IPA: /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/

13

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

3

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations

noun

Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.

Example Sentences

"The French diplomat negotiated the peace treaty."
"A career as a diplomat requires cultural awareness and patience."

Etymology

From French diplomate, a back-formation from diplomatique (“diplomatic”), ultimately from Ancient Greek δίπλωμα (díplōma, “double-folded document”).

Origin

Source language: French

Word Breakdown

Root: diplomate, δίπλωμα

Inflected Forms

diplomats (plural)

Derived Forms

diplobrat diplolingo diplomatese diplomatism diplomatize nondiplomat superdiplomat

Phrases

diplomat cream diplomat pudding diplomat-speak guerrilla diplomat chargé d'affaires high commissioner

Frequently Paired Words

diplomacy diplomatic chargé d'affaires consul envoy high commissioner

Synonyms

diplomatist

Questions

How do you pronounce diplomat?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/.
What does diplomat mean?: A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
Where does diplomat come from?: It is traced to French.

How to pronounce diplomat

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