diplomacy

/dɪˈploʊməsi/
noun
  1. The skill of managing relationships between countries, especially through negotiations and agreements.
    • She studied diplomacy in college and later worked at the United Nations.
    • The ambassador used diplomacy to avoid a conflict between the two nations.
    • International diplomacy often involves long meetings and careful compromise.
  2. Skill and tact in dealing with people or difficult situations.
    • He handled the angry customer with diplomacy and calmness.
    • It took a lot of diplomacy to tell my friend I didn't like her idea without hurting her feelings.
    • Good diplomacy at work can help resolve disagreements between coworkers.
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