n. A person who is accredited, such as an ambassador, to officially represent a government in its relations with other governments or international organisations
n. Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
n. A diplomatist.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
n. One who is employed or skilled in diplomacy; a diplomatist.
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n. a person who deals tactfully with others
n. an official engaged in international negotiations
Word Usage
""In the 21st century, a diplomat is as likely to meet with a tribal elder in a rural village as a counterpart in a foreign ministry, and is as likely to wear cargo pants as a pinstriped suit," Clinton writes."