Diplomatic relations
Example: The two countries restored diplomatic relations after years of conflict.
Definition
"Diplomatic relations" refer to the formal interactions and communications established between two or more countries, involving negotiation, representation, and cooperation to manage political, economic, and social issues peacefully and effectively.
Etymology
The term "diplomatic relations" derives from 'diplomatic,' which comes from the Greek 'diploma,' meaning a folded document or official paper, referring to official communications. 'Relations' comes from Latin 'relatio,' meaning a bringing back or report, indicating the exchange between nations. Did you know? The concept of diplomatic relations has been essential since ancient civilizations sought peaceful coexistence.
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"Diplomatic relations" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - History - (B2) - set 1", containing 210 commonly used words.
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