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語源

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

発音

• IPA: /ˈdɪp.lə.mæt/

名詞

diplomat (plural diplomats)

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

   The French diplomat negotiated the peace treaty.

   A career as a diplomat requires cultural awareness and patience.

   #* 2019, VOA Learning English (public domain)

   In a meeting with a top Chinese diplomat last year, Moon said China was partly responsible for South Korea’s pollution problem.

2. (figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people.

同意語

• diplomatist (now uncommon)

派生語

関連する語

• diplomacy
• diplomatic

参考

• chargé d'affaires
• consul
• envoy
• high commissioner