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diplomazia

diplomacy

noun dee-ploh-mah-TSEE-ah Rare
People & Society Government

Origin: French diplomatie (18th c.), from Greek diploma (folded document)

Usage Note

Diplomazia refers both to the profession/practice of diplomacy and, informally, to tact in interpersonal dealings (ci vuole diplomazia = you need tact here). A diplomat is un diplomatico (m) / una diplomatica (f). The adjective diplomatico doubles as 'tactful' in casual speech.

Examples

"La diplomazia è essenziale per la pace."

Natural Translation

Diplomacy is essential for peace.

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