DIPLOMATIC - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Part of speech: Adjective

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

Example: diplomatic immunity

Part of speech: Adjective

using or marked by tact in dealing with sensitive matters or people

Example: the hostess averted a confrontation with a diplomatic chenage of subject

The word "diplomatic" comes from French diplomatique.

diplomat – A related word in the same word family.

ic – A related word in the same word family.

French culinary terms dominate English cooking vocabulary because of Norman influence.