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Diplomat vs. Diplomate

Diplomat

/ˈdɪpləmæt/
A person who officially represents their country's government in another country, typically involved in international negotiations.

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

A person who has been officially recognized as having special qualifications in a particular field, often a medical board certification

Examples:

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:

etymology
  • A diplomat is an official representing a country abroad.
  • A diplomate refers to a medical specialist who has passed certain exams signifying competence in a specialty.
  • Remember: diplomat deals with political or international relations.
  • The letter e in diplomate can be associated with exam, which specialists pass.
  • Diplomate is often used in the context of medicine and certification.
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