noun
- Plural of diplomacy; the practice and art of conducting negotiations between nations or groups to reach agreements and maintain peaceful relations.
- Plural of diplomacy; skill and tact in dealing with people or managing delicate situations.
Usage: Countable plural form used when referring to multiple instances, types, or approaches to diplomatic practice.
Usage: Used metaphorically to describe different styles or methods of handling interpersonal relations.
Examples
- The two countries engaged in different diplomacies to resolve their border dispute.
- Modern diplomacies often involve multilateral negotiations rather than bilateral talks.
- She employed various diplomacies to navigate the tense family gathering.
- The conference explored new diplomacies for addressing climate change.
- Historical diplomacies shaped the political landscape of Europe for centuries.
- Corporate diplomacies between rival companies led to a successful merger.