diplomate

Definitions of diplomate
  1. noun
    an official engaged in international negotiations
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    ambassadeur
    a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another
    consul
    a diplomat appointed by a government to protect its commercial interests and help its citizens in a foreign country
    envoyé
    a diplomat having less authority than an ambassador
    ministre
    a diplomat representing one government to another; ranks below ambassador
    nonce
    (Roman Catholic Church) a diplomatic representative of the Pope having ambassadorial status
    délégué, plénipotentiaire
    a diplomat who is fully authorized to represent his or her government
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    employé, employé de bureau
    a worker who holds or is invested with an office
  2. noun
    a person who deals tactfully with others
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    intermédiaire, médiateur
    a negotiator who acts as a link between parties
  3. noun
    a cold pudding made of layers of sponge cake spread with fruit or jelly; may be decorated with nuts, cream, or chocolate
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