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diplomacy

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/dɪˈploʊməsi/ · dip-lo-ma-cy

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.

Meanings

nounformal

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations.

بین الاقوامی تعلقات کو منظم کرنے کا پیشہ، سرگرمی یا مہارت۔

سفارتکاری

sifarat kaari

Formal: بین الاقوامی تعلقات کا انتظام

Synonyms

negotiationdiplomatic relationsforeign policyمذاکراتسفارتی تعلقاتبیرونی پالیسی

Antonyms

conflicthostilitywarتصادمدشمنیجنگ

Common Collocations

  • diplomatic mission
  • international diplomacy
  • diplomatic relations

Example Sentences

Effective diplomacy can help prevent conflicts between countries.

موثر سفارتکاری ممالک کے درمیان تنازعات کو روکنے میں مدد کر سکتی ہے۔

Mo'asser sifarat kaari mumalik ke darmiyan tanaza'at ko rokne mein madad kar sakti hai.

He is skilled in the art of diplomacy and negotiation.

وہ سفارتکاری اور مذاکرات کے فن میں ماہر ہے۔

Woh sifarat kaari aur mazakraat ke fan mein maahir hai.

Diplomacy can often involve complex negotiations.

سفارتکاری میں اکثر پیچیدہ مذاکرات شامل ہوتے ہیں۔

Sifarat kaari mein aksar pechidah mazakraat shamil hotay hain.

Easily Confused With

diplomat:A diplomat is a person appointed to represent a country in diplomatic relations, while diplomacy refers to the practice itself.

Word Family

diplomatic
adjectiveسفارتی
diplomat
nounسفارتکار

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'diplomacy' as a dance where countries negotiate their steps together.

Imagine representatives of different countries dancing together, exchanging ideas and friendly gestures.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

خدا سے بڑھ کر نہ مولا کی کرم کی کرم کوئی، خود سے رفعت دوستی کی باتیں فقط تو ہو،

Khuda se barh kar na maula ki karam ki karam koi, Khud se raf'at dosti ki baatein faqat tu ho.

There is no grace beyond God's grace, only you speak of the greatness of friendship.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

دوستی میں پہل کرنا ہی کامیابی ہے۔

Dosti mein pehl karna hi kamiyabi hai.

Taking the initiative in friendship is the key to success.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "diplomatie" — the conduct of relations between states

First known use: 17th century

The term 'diplomacy' has its roots in the French word 'diplomatie', which itself comes from the Greek word 'diploma' meaning 'folded paper', reflecting the practice of sending formal letters back and forth.