diplomatic

noun

The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

adjective

Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.

Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.

Describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus.

Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.

Roots

diploundiplo- · Greek · to double, fold

Synonyms for diplomatic

ambassadorialadj statesmanlikeadj consularadj plenipotentiaryn tactfuladj ministerialadj politicadj geopoliticaladj politicaladj

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