No. 6,253 in German
diplomat
A diplomat is a person who represents their country to manage international relations.
In a sentence
Er ist ein erfahrener Diplomat, der komplizierte internationale Verhandlungen führt.
He is an experienced diplomat who conducts complicated international negotiations.
Here, 'Diplomat' is used to describe a person's profession, involving diplomacy in international relations.
Seine diplomatischen Fähigkeiten zeigen, dass er wie ein Diplomat handelt.
His diplomatic skills show that he acts like a diplomat.
In this context, 'Diplomat' refers to the traits or actions associated with being a diplomat, rather than the profession itself.
Eigentlich ist er kein Diplomat, aber er hatte eine diplomatische Lösung.
Actually, he is not a diplomat, but he came up with a diplomatic solution.
Here, 'Diplomat' is contrasted with behavior resembling that of one, emphasizing diplomacy as an approach or characteristic.
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