noun

diplomacy

diplomacy, tact

The conflict was resolved through diplomacy.

The conflict was resolved through diplomacy.

He handled the sensitive situation with great diplomacy.

He handled the sensitive situation with great diplomacy.

((diplomacy)) the profession of managing international relations The issue was resolved through diplomacy.

Synonyms: negotiation, tact, statecraft

From 'diplomat' + '-cy' (a suffix denoting a state or activity). It literally means 'the activity of a diplomat'.

Think of what a 'diplomat' does for a living. They practice 'diplomacy'.

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