"diplomatese" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From diplomat + -ese. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|diplomat|ese}} diplomat + -ese Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} diplomatese (uncountable)
  1. (derogatory) The jargon used by diplomats. Tags: derogatory, uncountable Synonyms: diplolingo
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