Coffee is the second largest traded commodity in the world, next to crude oil. It’s also one of the oldest commodities, with over 2.25 billion cups of coffee consumed worldwide daily.
DIPLOMAT
diplomat, diplomatist
(noun) an official engaged in international negotiations
diplomat
(noun) a person who deals tactfully with others
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
diplomat (plural diplomats)
A person, such as an ambassador, who is accredited to represent a government officially in its relations with other governments or international organisations
(figuratively) Someone who uses skill and tact in dealing with other people
Synonyms
• diplomatist
Source: Wiktionary
Dip"lo*mat, Dip"lo*mate, n. Etym: [F. diplomate.]
Definition: A diplomatist.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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