diplomatist

diplomatist
/di ploh"meuh tist/, n.
1. Brit. Older Use. a Foreign Office employee officially engaged as a diplomat.
2. a person who is astute and tactful in any negotiation or relationship.
[1805-15; DIPLOMAT(IC) + -IST]

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