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Diplomat vs. Diplomate
Diplomat
/ˈdɪpləmæt/Examples:
A couple of diplomats live there, too.Hoping for a peaceful resolution, she sent a skilled diplomat.As a diplomat, he often navigates complex international issues.
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Diplomate
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She became a diplomate of the American Board of Surgery.A diplomate often acts as a bridge between cultures.Diplomate status requires rigorous examination and certification.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- The word diplomat refers to someone who manages international relations, usually representing a country abroad.
- Diplomate refers to a professional who has been certified as having a specialized knowledge and skill in a particular field.
- Remember that diplomat has the t at the end which stands for treaties between countries.
- Diplomate ends with e, think of it as e for exam or expertise needed for certification.
- Both words are nouns but belong to different contexts: international relations versus areas of professional specialization.
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