diplomatists
International negotiation professionals
Diplomatists is an older or more formal term for diplomats—officials who represent their country in foreign affairs.
The word appears in historical texts and British usage: The diplomatists gathered at the Congress of Vienna.
Modern English strongly prefers diplomats.
Official foreign representative
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- consulDiplomat in foreign city
- attachéEmbassy specialist officer
- legationDiplomatic representative's headquarters
consulate · chancery · mission · emissary · plenipotentiary · nuncio · chargé d'affaires · high commissioner
Neutral conflict resolver
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- conciliatorOne who restores harmony
- arbitratorOne who resolves disputes
broker · liaison · delegate · representative · go-between · facilitator · interlocutor · envoy
Rules of polite conduct
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- precedenceSuperior rank or importance
- decorumFitting social conduct
convention · reception · credentials · communiqué · ratification · signatory · dossier · plenary
Careful judgment in speech
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- subtletyFine distinction, easily missed
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
- savoir-faireInstinctive social competence
prudence · circumspection · nuance · sensitivity · judgment · restraint · composure · poise
Adopted principle of action
- geopoliticsGeography's role in statecraft
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- realpolitikPolitics prioritizing practicality over ethics
- foreign affairsCross-border governmental dealings
international relations · statecraft · summitry · hegemony · alliance · coalition · détente · balance of power
ambassador
Official foreign representative
- envoyAccredited diplomatic representative
- consulDiplomat in foreign city
- attachéEmbassy specialist officer
legation · consulate · chancery · mission · emissary · plenipotentiary · nuncio · chargé d'affaires · high commissioner · foreign service
mediator
Neutral conflict resolver
- intermediaryAgent linking two parties
- peacemakerConflict resolution agent
- conciliatorOne who restores harmony
arbitrator · broker · liaison · delegate · representative · go-between · facilitator · interlocutor · envoy · talks
etiquette
Rules of polite conduct
- ceremonyFormal event marking occasions
- formalityStrict observance of convention
- precedenceSuperior rank or importance
decorum · convention · reception · credentials · communiqué · ratification · signatory · dossier · plenary · accreditation
discretion
Careful judgment in speech
- finesseSubtle, deft handling
- subtletyFine distinction, easily missed
- delicacyRefined sensitivity or rarity
savoir-faire · prudence · circumspection · nuance · sensitivity · judgment · restraint · composure · poise · measured
policy
Adopted principle of action
- geopoliticsGeography's role in statecraft
- sovereigntySupreme independent authority
- realpolitikPolitics prioritizing practicality over ethics
foreign affairs · international relations · statecraft · summitry · hegemony · alliance · coalition · détente · balance of power · sphere of influence
diplomatistssoldiers
Military personnel who fight
warriors · military officers · combatants · generals · troops
diplomatistsspies
Secret intelligence gatherers
secret agents · saboteurs · infiltrators · moles · undercover agents
diplomatistsprovocateurs
Those who incite discord
hardliners · antagonists · firebrands · extremists · demagogues