A diplomat is an official who represents their country in another country. They work to maintain good relationships, solve problems, and protect their nation’s interests abroad.
From French 'diplomate', based on Greek 'diplōma' meaning 'folded paper' or 'document'. The word first referred to people who handled official documents and later expanded to those who manage international relations.
A diplomat is like a country’s professional friend-maker and problem-solver. When they do their job well, you rarely hear about them—because the crises they prevent never make the news.
The role of diplomat was largely restricted to men in many countries until the 20th century, and married women often faced formal bans or informal pressure that limited their careers. Women’s contributions as diplomats and negotiators were under-recognized.
Use gender-neutral terms like "diplomat" rather than assuming "he" or using gendered role labels; specify gender only when relevant to the context.
["envoy","representative","negotiator"]
When discussing diplomatic history, include women diplomats and envoys, noting how they expanded and reshaped the profession.
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