An American diplomat refers to a government representative who is trained in international relations and works to promote the interests of the United States in foreign countries.
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Secretary of State: The Secretary of State is the highest-ranking American diplomat responsible for conducting foreign policy and representing the United States internationally.
Ambassador: An ambassador is a high-ranking diplomatic official appointed by the government to represent their country's interests in another nation.
Consul: A consul is a lower-level diplomatic official stationed at a consulate or embassy, whose primary role is to assist citizens from their own country while they are abroad.