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diplomatica

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English meaning: Diplomacy (Italian diplomatic tradition)

Italian Definition

(Italiano)

L'arte e la pratica di gestire le relazioni internazionali. La diplomazia moderna ha origine nell'Italia rinascimentale.

English Definition

The art and practice of managing international relations. Modern diplomacy originated in Renaissance Italy — the resident ambassador system was created in 15th-century Italian city-states (Venice and Florence pioneered permanent diplomatic missions). Diplomatic protocol, treaty-making, and international courtesy developed from Italian Renaissance practice. Italy remains an active multilateral diplomat through EU, NATO, UN, and G7.

Example

La diplomazia moderna nacque nell'Italia rinascimentale con la creazione delle prime ambasciate permanenti.

In English: Modern diplomacy was born in Renaissance Italy with the creation of the first permanent embassies.

Synonyms

  • politica estera
  • arte diplomatica

Literary Heritage

Lasciate ogne speranza, voi ch'intrate.

Abandon all hope, ye who enter here.

Dante Alighieri · Poet · Late 13th – early 14th century

Divina Commedia

Dante, Inferno, Canto III, line 9, inscription over Hell's gate

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