Phrase guide

diplomatic service

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

The body of diplomats and foreign policy officers maintained by the government of a country to communicate with the governments of other countries.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: foreign service

Antonyms: none provided

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noun

Meaning 2

the body of diplomatic personnel

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: diplomatic corps, corps diplomatique

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: corps

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Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 外交部 (wàijiāobù) — body of diplomats
  • Finnish: ulkoasiainhallinto — body of diplomats
  • Finnish: diplomaattiyksikkö — body of diplomats
  • French: service diplomatique — body of diplomats