diplomatize: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
very lowformal, literary, archaic
Quick answer
What does “diplomatize” mean?
to act as or like a diplomat.
Audio
Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
to act as or like a diplomat; to employ diplomatic methods.
To engage in diplomacy or tactful negotiation; to make diplomatic.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in usage; the word is equally rare in both varieties.
Connotations
May carry a formal or archaic tone.
Frequency
Extremely rare in contemporary usage; more likely encountered in 19th-century texts.
Grammar
How to Use “diplomatize” in a Sentence
transitive (e.g., to diplomatize a dispute)intransitive (e.g., to diplomatize with a rival)Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “diplomatize” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- He sought to diplomatize the colonial dispute.
American English
- They attempted to diplomatize the trade negotiations.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; modern business English prefers 'negotiate' or 'mediate'.
Academic
May appear in historical or political science texts discussing diplomacy.
Everyday
Virtually never used.
Technical
Not used in technical contexts.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “diplomatize”
Weak
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “diplomatize”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “diplomatize”
- Using 'diplomatize' in modern contexts where 'negotiate' or 'mediate' is appropriate; overestimating its frequency.
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is very rare and considered archaic.
It is not recommended; use 'negotiate', 'mediate', or 'handle diplomatically' instead.
It is a verb.
Yes, the related nouns are 'diplomat' and 'diplomacy'.
to act as or like a diplomat.
Diplomatize is usually formal, literary, archaic in register.
Diplomatize: in British English it is pronounced dɪˈpləʊmətaɪz, and in American English it is pronounced dɪˈploʊməˌtaɪz. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 'diplomat' + '-ize' (to make or act like). A diplomat tries to resolve conflicts, so to diplomatize is to act like a diplomat.
Conceptual Metaphor
DIPLOMACY IS A TOOL/CRAFT (to diplomatize is to skillfully apply diplomatic tools).
Practice
Quiz
Which of the following best describes 'diplomatize'?