diplomaat

Dutch

Etymology

Borrowed from French diplomate, a derivation of New Latin dīplōmaticus.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˌdi.ploːˈmaːt/

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• Hyphenation: di‧plo‧maat
• Rhymes: -aːt

Noun

diplomaat m (plural diplomaten, diminutive diplomaatje n)

1. A diplomat, accredited in diplomacy.
2. A diplomatic person, who shows tact and insight.

Related terms

• diploma
• diplomatie
• diplomatiek