International Diplomacy Vocabulary

verb to act as an impartial judge in order to settle a dispute

• The company hired a professional arbitrator to arbitrate the dispute between the two parties.
• Let's bring in a neutral third party to help arbitrate this argument.
• I can't believe they're making us arbitrate this mess.
• Sometimes it feels like my conscience has to arbitrate between right and wrong.

adjective relating to or supporting democracy or its principles

• The country's democratic system allows for free and fair elections.
• I appreciate living in a democratic society where my voice can be heard.
• Being able to vote is a key part of being in a democratic country.
• In a truly democratic environment, everyone's opinions are considered and valued.

noun a person or institution to whom something is entrusted or deposited for safekeeping

adjective relating to or acting as a depositary

• The bank serves as the depositary for all the valuable items in the safety deposit boxes.
• I trust my sister to be the depositary of our family heirlooms.
• Yo, can you be the depositary for the cash we collected from the party?
• The library is the depositary of knowledge, preserving it for future generations.

noun a person, place, thing, or idea

verb a word that expresses an action or state of being

adverb a word that modifies or describes a verb, adjective, or another adverb

preposition a word that shows the relationship between a noun (or pronoun) and other words in a sentence

• Before you can enter into a contract, both parties must agree to the terms and conditions.
• I'm thinking about entering into a partnership with my friend for our new business idea.
• I heard they're planning to enter into a deal with that new company.
• As the sun began to set, the colors of the sky seemed to enter into a beautiful dance of light and shadow.

noun a person who is captured and held as a prisoner by a potential enemy

adjective related to or characteristic of a hostage

• The hostage situation was resolved peacefully by the trained negotiators.
• The hostage was finally released after hours of negotiations.
• The hostage was freed after the cops swooped in.
• I felt like a hostage to my job, unable to leave even though I wanted to.

noun the action or process of imposing something

verb to establish or apply by authority

• The government decided to impose stricter regulations on the banking industry.
• My parents always impose a curfew on me when I go out with friends.
• I can't believe my boss is trying to impose more work on us during the holidays.
• The weight of his guilt seemed to impose itself on his shoulders, making it hard for him to move.

noun a person who attempts to make people involved in a conflict come to an agreement; a go-between

• The mediator helped facilitate communication between the two parties during the negotiation.
• The mediator did a great job helping them work things out.
• The mediator was like the middleman in the whole situation.
• The mediator acted as a bridge between the conflicting parties.

noun A person who conducts negotiations, especially in business or politics.

• The negotiator was able to reach a mutually beneficial agreement between the two parties.
• The negotiator was a smooth talker and got the deal done in no time.
• The negotiator was a real dealmaker and knew how to get what they wanted.
• The negotiator was like a magician, waving their wand and making the impossible happen.

verb to calm or soothe someone who is angry or upset

• The diplomat tried to pacify the warring factions and bring about a peaceful resolution.
• She tried to pacify her upset friend by offering a listening ear and some comforting words.
• I had to pacify my growling stomach with a quick snack before dinner.
• The soothing music helped to pacify my anxious mind before the big presentation.

noun a period of time during which there is no war or conflict

adjective relating to or characteristic of a time of peace

• During peacetime, the country focused on rebuilding its infrastructure.
• In times of peace, we can relax and enjoy life without worry.
• When there's no war, it's all good vibes and chill.
• Peacetime is like a calm ocean, with no storms in sight.

noun a monarch or ruler, especially an autocratic one

• The potentate of the kingdom held absolute power over his subjects.
• The potentate of the company always gets what he wants.
• That potentate is always throwing his weight around.
• As the potentate of the family, she made all the important decisions.

• The principality was governed by a prince who inherited his title.
• The small principality is known for its beautiful beaches.
• I heard the party in the principality last night was lit!
• In the world of business, she was considered a principality in her industry.

noun the action of repairing something

• The company agreed to provide financial reparation to the affected customers.
• He promised to make reparation for breaking his friend's phone.
• She's still waiting for him to do some reparation for standing her up last night.
• Time cannot be bought back, no amount of reparation can undo the damage done.

noun a supreme ruler, especially a monarch

adjective possessing supreme or ultimate power

• The sovereign nation passed a new law to protect its citizens.
• The sovereign ruler made a decree that everyone must follow.
• The sovereign boss called all the shots in the company.
• The artist felt sovereign over their creative process.

noun a country located in North America, consisting of 50 states

adjective relating to or characteristic of the United States

• The United States is a federal republic composed of 50 states.
• Have you ever been to the United States?
• The US is known for its fast food and big cars.
• The United States is often referred to as the land of opportunity.

noun a situation in which there are no winners and all parties involved suffer losses

adjective describing a situation in which there are no winners and all parties involved suffer losses

• The negotiation resulted in a lose-lose situation for both parties involved.
• It's a lose-lose situation no matter how you look at it.
• We're in a real lose-lose predicament here.
• Choosing between the two options felt like a lose-lose scenario.