diplomacy

Word parts

diplomat + -cy

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈpləʊməsi/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /dɪˈploʊməsi/

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• Hyphenation: di‧plom‧a‧cy

Noun

Singular diplomacy

Plural diplomacies

1. (uncountable) Diplomacy is the practice of managing international relations.
2. (uncountable) Diplomacy is the ability to deal with people without making them upset.

Related words

• diploma
• diplomat
• diplomatic