The diplomatic crisis
Example: The diplomatic crisis severely strained relations between the two countries.
Definition
The diplomatic crisis refers to a serious and tense situation between nations where diplomatic relations are disrupted, leading to conflicts or significant disagreements. It often involves governments struggling to resolve disputes through negotiation or diplomacy.
Etymology
The phrase "the diplomatic crisis" combines "diplomatic," derived from the Greek word 'diplōma' meaning 'folded paper or document,' which evolved to describe official government communications, and "crisis," from Greek 'krisis,' meaning 'decision' or 'turning point.' Together, they describe a critical moment in international relations where negotiations are strained.
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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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