diplomatic background

diplomatic

/ˌdɪpləˈmætɪk/

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noun

Diplomatik, Urkundenlehre

The science of diplomas, or the art of deciphering ancient writings and determining their age, authenticity, etc.; paleography.

Examples :

"The professor of ancient history specialized in diplomatic studies. "

Der Professor für alte Geschichte spezialisierte sich auf Diplomatik.

history writing language

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adjective

Bezüglich der Beziehungen zwischen den Regierungen von Ländern

Concerning the relationships between the governments of countries.

Examples :

"Albania immediately severed diplomatic relations with Zimbabwe."

Albanien brach sofort die diplomatischen Beziehungen zu Simbabwe ab.

politics government nation world communication state

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adjective

Diplomatisch, taktvoll

Exhibiting diplomacy; exercising tact or courtesy; using discussion to avoid hard feelings, fights or arguments.

Examples :

"Thoughtful corrections can be diplomatic as well as instructional."

Durchdachte Korrekturen können ebenso diplomatisch wie lehrreich sein.

politics government communication attitude

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adjective

Einer diplomatischen Ausgabe entsprechend, die einen Text veröffentlicht, der einem einzigen Manuskript folgt, aber Varianten in anderen Manuskripten im kritischen Apparat vermerkt

Describing a publication of a text which follows a single basic manuscript, but with variants in other manuscripts noted in the critical apparatus

Examples :

"The professor's diplomatic edition of Shakespeare's play included the main text from the first folio, but also showed variations from other manuscripts in footnotes. "

Die diplomatische Ausgabe des Shakespeare-Stücks des Professors enthielt den Haupttext aus dem ersten Folio, zeigte aber auch Variationen aus anderen Manuskripten in Fußnoten.

literature writing language

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adjective

Diplomatisch, urkundlich

Relating to diplomatics, or the study of old texts; paleographic.

Examples :

"The professor's notes were diplomatic transcriptions of the ancient manuscript. "

Die Notizen des Professors waren diplomatische Transkriptionen des alten Manuskripts.

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