Korean word

외교관

Pronunciation

Romanizationoegyogwan

Meaning

noundiplomat

Example

그녀는 외교관으로서 나라를 대표한다.keu nyeo neun oe gyo gwa neu ro seo na ra reul tae pyo han da

As a diplomat, she represents her country.

More examples

외교관은 비자 문제를 처리해 주었다.oe gyo gwa neun pi ja mun je reul cheo ri hae chu eot tta

The diplomat handled the visa issue for us.

Core concept

A public representative who works with other countries to protect and manage national relationships.

Common phrases

외교관으로서oe gyo gwa neu ro seo
as a diplomat
외교관 임명oe gyo gwan im myeong
appointment of a diplomat
외교관 생활oe gyo gwan saeng hwal
life as a diplomat

Similar words

대사taesa: The official head of an embassy who speaks for a country in another nation.
영사yeongsa: An overseas government official who protects citizens and processes passports and certificates.

Definition in Korean

국가를 대표해 외국과 외교 관계를 관리하고 협상하는 공무원kuk kka reul tae pyo hae oe guk kkwa oe gyo kwan gye reul kwal li ha go hyeop ssang ha neun kong mu won

Word origin

Its Sino-Korean formation combines the idea of diplomacy with that of a government official, making the word's professional meaning easy to recognize.

Usage tips

Diplomatic work includes careful communication and relationship building, not just signing treaties or settling conflicts.

Opposites

민간인minganinciviliannoun

Related words

외교관계oegyogwangyediplomatic relationsnoun
외교정책oegyojeongchaekforeign policynoun