Hypertext Webster Gateway: "diplomatic"
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Diplomatic \Dip`lo*mat"ic\, Diplomatical \Dip`lo*mat"ic*al\, a.
[Cf. diplomatique.]
1. Pertaining to diplomacy; relating to the foreign ministers
at a court, who are called the diplomatic body.
2. Characterized by tact and shrewdness; dexterous; artful;
as, diplomatic management.
3. Pertaining to diplomatics; paleographic. --Astle.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Diplomatic \Dip`lo*mat"ic\, n.
A minister, official agent, or envoy to a foreign court; a
diplomatist.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) (web1913)
Diplomatic \Dip`lo*mat"ic\, n.
The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient
writings, and determining their age, authenticity, etc.;
paleography.
From WordNet (r) 1.7 (wn)
diplomatic
adj 1: relating to or characteristic of diplomacy; "diplomatic
immunity"
2: skilled in dealing with sensitive matters or people [syn: {diplomatical}]
[ant: {undiplomatic}]
3: able to take a broad view of negotiations between states
[syn: {wise}]
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