diplomatic service
Noun
Meaning
the body of diplomatic personnel
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Although Wallace's efforts were unsuccessful, he earned respect for his efforts and a promotion in the U.S. diplomatic service.
Almost all of Vatican City's 558 (2005) citizens either live inside the Vatican's walls or serve in the Holy See's diplomatic service in embassies (called " nunciature " a papal ambassador is a "nuncio") around the world.
His formal retirement from the diplomatic service was dated 1 May 1908, the same day on which his university professorship was changed from zoology to oceanography.
The diplomatic service of the Holy See can be traced back to the First Council of Nicaea when Pope Sylvester I sent legates to represent him during the discussions of the council.
Growing up in the Soviet Union, his first aim as a student was to learn foreign languages so that he could join the diplomatic service and travel beyond the Iron Curtain.
He has had a long career in the military, government and diplomatic service.