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diplomats

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/ˈdɪpləˌmæts/ · dip-lo-mats

An official representing a country abroad.

Meanings

nounformal

An official representing a country abroad.

ایک عہدیدار جو کسی ملک کی نمائندگی کرتا ہے۔

سفیر

safeer

Synonyms

envoyambassadorrepresentativeپہچاننمائندہسفیر

Antonyms

civiliannonofficiallaypersonعام شہریغیر رسمیغیر سرکاری

Common Collocations

  • foreign diplomats
  • diplomatic relations
  • career diplomats

Example Sentences

Diplomats play a crucial role in maintaining international peace.

سفیر بین الاقوامی امن برقرار رکھنے میں اہم کردار ادا کرتے ہیں۔

Safeer bain-ul-aqwalami aman barqarar rakhne mein aham kirdar ada karte hain.

The diplomats met to discuss the trade agreement.

سفیر تجارتی معاہدے پر بات چیت کرنے کے لیے ملے۔

Safeer tijarati moahide par baat cheet karne ke liye mile.

Foreign diplomats often attend state functions.

غیر ملکی سفیر اکثر ریاستی تقریبوں میں شرکت کرتے ہیں۔

Ghair mulki safeer aksar riyasati tazeebeen mein shirkat karte hain.

Easily Confused With

diplomat:A diplomat is a single official, while diplomats refer to multiple officials.

Word Family

diplomacy
nounسفارت کاری
diplomatic
adjectiveسفارتی
diplomatize
verbسفارتی بنانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of diplomats as 'diplomatic leaders' who manage foreign relations.

Imagine a formal meeting room with different country flags symbolizing diplomacy.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

عمل اور بات دونوں کریں تو کام بنے گا

amal aur baat dono karein to kaam banega

If you act and speak both, things will work out.

📖 Etymology

Origin: French "diplomate" — one who represents a government in foreign relations

First known use: 16th century

The term originated from the French word 'diplomate', which in turn is derived from the Latin 'diploma', meaning a document or charter. The role has evolved over centuries with the establishment of formal diplomatic relations.