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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The jargon used by diplomats. derogatory, uncountable

   "The I.A.E.A. often couches its findings in soothing diplomatese."

Synonyms

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diplolingodiplolingo

Example

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"The I.A.E.A. often couches its findings in soothing diplomatese."

Etymology

From diplomat + -ese.

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