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How do you spell Diplomat?

Correct spelling

diplomat

DIPLOM + AT. Think: diploma.

Why is diplomat spelled this way?

From Greek diploma, a folded document. Diplomats originally carried folded letters of credential. The word evolved from the document to the person carrying it.

Common misspellings of diplomat

diplomatediplamatdiplomattdipolmat

Example

The diplomat negotiated peace.

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