Diplomatie
diplomacy
noun di-plo-ma-TEE Rare
Origin: from Greek via French
Usage Note
Diplomatie is the art of managing relations between states through negotiation, from Greek diploma via French. It is feminine and usually singular. It also describes tactful handling of sensitive matters generally; the adjective is diplomatisch.
Examples
"Nur durch geduldige Diplomatie ließ sich der Konflikt entschärfen."
Natural Translation
Only through patient diplomacy could the conflict be defused.
Literal Translation
Only through patient diplomacy let itself the conflict defuse.
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