Diplomatic Terms

noun a diplomatic official of the highest rank sent by a government to represent it on a temporary mission, as for negotiating a treaty

• The ambassador was tasked with representing their country's interests at the United Nations.
• The ambassador always knows the best places to eat in town.
• I heard that guy is like the ambassador of cool around here.
• She was considered the ambassador of goodwill in the office, always spreading positivity and kindness.

noun a friendly relationship or peaceful harmony between people or groups

• The two nations signed a treaty of amity and cooperation.
• We have a great sense of amity among our group of friends.
• Me and my bestie have total amity vibes.
• The amity between the rival gangs was unexpected but welcomed.

noun a temporary suspension of hostilities by agreement of the warring parties

• The two countries signed an armistice agreement to end the war.
• After months of fighting, they finally agreed to an armistice.
• The soldiers were relieved when they heard about the armistice.
• Sometimes it feels like there will never be an armistice between my heart and my mind.

noun A country situated between two potentially hostile countries, serving to prevent conflict between them.

• A buffer state is a country that lies between two rival or potentially hostile greater powers, serving to prevent conflict between them.
• A buffer state is like a middleman between two big players, keeping them from getting into a fight.
• A buffer state is like a peacekeeper, making sure no one steps out of line.
• In the world of geopolitics, a buffer state is like a cushion that absorbs the impact of any potential conflicts.

noun a brief official statement or announcement, especially one released by a government or organization

• The official communique from the president outlined the new policy changes.
• I just got a communique from the boss about the upcoming meeting.
• Did you see the communique from the principal? It's gonna be a long assembly.
• Her silence was a communique in itself, speaking volumes without saying a word.

noun a person or thing that corresponds to or has the same function as another person or thing in a different place or situation.

• The CEO met with her international counterpart to discuss the merger.
• I caught up with my work counterpart over lunch today.
• My gym counterpart always pushes me to lift heavier weights.
• In literature, the protagonist's evil counterpart often represents their inner struggles.

noun a relaxing of tension, especially between nations, as by negotiations or agreements

• The two countries reached a detente after years of tense relations.
• There seems to be a detente between the neighbors now.
• Let's hope this detente lasts for a while.
• Their detente was like a fragile truce, ready to break at any moment.

adjective relating to diplomacy or the work of maintaining good relations between the governments of different countries

• The diplomat used diplomatic language to navigate the sensitive negotiations.
• She always knows how to handle tricky situations with a diplomatic approach.
• He's got a way of being super chill and diplomatic at the same time.
• Finding a diplomatic solution to the problem felt like walking on eggshells.

noun a diplomatic agreement or understanding between two or more countries

adjective pertaining to or involving an entente

• The two countries signed an entente to strengthen diplomatic relations.
• The entente between them means they're working together now.
• I heard they're in an entente now, so don't mess with them.
• Their entente is like a bridge connecting the two nations.

noun Overall, foreign affairs can be understood as the diplomatic relationships and international issues that a country deals with.

adjective Foreign is an adjective describing something that is from or related to another country.

• The Minister of Foreign Affairs will be attending the international summit next week.
• She works in the department of foreign affairs at the embassy.
• I don't really follow all that foreign affairs stuff.
• Navigating the complexities of foreign affairs is like walking a tightrope.

noun a situation in which no progress is possible, especially because of disagreement; a deadlock

• The negotiations have reached an impasse, with neither party willing to compromise.
• We're at an impasse in our discussion, we can't seem to agree on anything.
• We're stuck in an impasse and can't move forward until someone gives in.
• Their relationship had hit an impasse, with communication completely breaking down.

noun a procession of vehicles, typically carrying an important person

• The president arrived at the event in a motorcade surrounded by security.
• We got stuck in traffic because of the motorcade for the VIPs.
• The motorcade rolled up with all the fancy cars and police escorts.
• Her entourage was like a motorcade, always following her around wherever she went.

adverb modifies a verb, adjective, or another adverb to indicate manner, time, place, or degree

• The protesters dispersed peacefully after their demands were heard by the authorities.
• We sat peacefully by the lake, enjoying the calmness of the water.
• Let's just chill and watch a movie peacefully tonight.
• Her mind finally found a way to rest peacefully after years of turmoil.

verb to contribute to a particular outcome or result

• The success of the project will redound to the benefit of all stakeholders involved.
• If we all work together, the positive results will redound to everyone's advantage.
• If we pull this off, it's gonna redound to some serious gains for us.
• The kindness you show to others will redound to you in unexpected ways.

noun the way in which two or more things are connected

• The company aims to improve its relations with its clients through better communication.
• I heard that John and Sarah's relations have been strained lately.
• I don't want any drama in my relations with my coworkers.
• The delicate balance of power in international relations can be easily disrupted.

noun a traditional Muslim greeting or salutation

interjection used as a greeting in Arabic-speaking and Muslim countries

• Upon entering the mosque, the Imam greeted the congregation with a salaam.
• I always feel a sense of peace when someone says salaam to me.
• Hey, don't forget to give me a salaam when you see me next!
• The sunset over the ocean was like a salaam from nature, a peaceful and beautiful gesture.

noun the practice of engaging in diplomacy through secret or indirect means

• Backdoor diplomacy is often used by countries to resolve conflicts discreetly.
• Politicians sometimes resort to backdoor diplomacy to avoid public scrutiny.
• Let's try some backdoor diplomacy to smooth things over without anyone knowing.
• In relationships, backdoor diplomacy can be a way to address issues without confrontation.

noun a representative or envoy of a pope or sovereign sent on a special mission

• The ablegate was appointed to represent the organization at the international conference.
• The ablegate is the one who will be speaking on behalf of our group at the meeting.
• I heard the ablegate is really good at making deals and getting what they want.
• As the ablegate of the family, she was responsible for making important decisions on their behalf.

verb A verb is a word that expresses an action, occurrence, or state of being. In this case, 'acceding' is a verb that means to agree or consent to a demand, request, or treaty.

• After much deliberation, the committee finally agreed to accede to the demands of the protesters.
• I heard that the boss is acceding to our request for more flexible work hours.
• The teacher is totally acceding to our pleas to cancel the test tomorrow.
• By acceding to his demands, she felt like she was giving up her independence.

noun a period of time following a war

• The country faced many challenges afterwar as it worked to rebuild its infrastructure.
• Afterwar, we all went out for a drink to celebrate the end of a long and difficult battle.
• I can't believe we made it out of that mess afterwar, it was touch and go for a while.
• The emotional scars of the war lingered long afterwar, affecting all those who lived through it.