Diplomat vs. Diplomate

Diplomatnoun

A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations

Diplomatnoun

(figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people

Diplomatnoun

A diplomatist.

Diplomatnoun

an official engaged in international negotiations

Diplomatnoun

a person who deals tactfully with others

Diplomatnoun

an official representing a country abroad.

Diplomatnoun

a person who can deal with others in a sensitive and tactful way.

Diplomat

A diplomat (from Ancient Greek: δίπλωμα; romanized diploma) is a person appointed by a state or an intergovernmental institution such as the United Nations or the European Union to conduct diplomacy with one or more other states or international organizations. The main functions of diplomats are: representation and protection of the interests and nationals of the sending state; initiation and facilitation of strategic agreements; treaties and conventions; promotion of information; trade and commerce; technology; and friendly relations.

Diplomatenoun

A professional who has earned a diploma.

Diplomateverb

(transitive) To award a diploma to.

Diplomateverb

To invest with a title or privilege by diploma.

Diplomatenoun

medical specialist whose competence has been certified by a diploma granted by an appropriate professional group

Diplomatenoun

a person who holds a diploma, especially a doctor certified as a specialist by a board of examiners.