Noun: diplomacy di'plow-mu-see
- Negotiation between nations
"The diplomacy aimed to resolve the border dispute between the two countries";
- diplomatic negotiations
- Wisdom in the management of public affairs
"The diplomat's diplomacy helped broker a peace agreement between the warring nations";
- statesmanship, statecraft
- Subtly skilful handling of a situation
"The ambassador's diplomacy helped ease tensions between the two countries";
- delicacy, discreetness, finesse
Derived forms: diplomacies
Type of: dialogue, negotiation, tact, tactfulness, talks, wisdom, wiseness
Encyclopedia: Diplomacy