Legal Definitions - diplomatic corps

Diplomatic Corps

The diplomatic corps refers to the group of diplomats and other personnel who are sent by their government to work in a foreign country's capital city.

• The United States' diplomatic corps in London includes the ambassador, as well as other officials who work at the embassy.
• When a new ambassador is appointed, they will often bring in new members of their diplomatic corps to work with them.

These examples illustrate how the diplomatic corps is made up of individuals who are sent by their government to work in a foreign country. They are responsible for representing their country's interests and maintaining diplomatic relations with the host country.