The diplomatic crisis
Example: The diplomatic crisis between the two countries lasted several months.
Definition
"The diplomatic crisis" refers to a serious and tense situation between two or more countries, where diplomatic relations are strained or broken due to conflicting interests, disagreements, or incidents, often leading to political instability or the threat of conflict.
Etymology
The phrase "the diplomatic crisis" combines 'diplomatic,' derived from the Greek 'diplōma' meaning 'folded paper or document,' relating to official government communications, and 'crisis,' from the Greek 'krisis,' meaning 'decision' or 'turning point.' Together, they describe a turning point in international relations marked by serious tension.
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"The diplomatic crisis" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (C1) - set 1", containing 198 commonly used words.
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