Kapitulantentum

German

Etymology

Kapitulant (“he who capitulates”) +‎ -tum

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /ˌkapituˈlantənˌtuːm/

Noun

Kapitulantentum n (genitive Kapitulantentums, no plural)

  1. defeatism

Usage notes
  • There may be a slight distinction between Defätismus and Kapitulantentum inasmuch as the former is simply a paralyzing form of pessimism, whereas Kapitulantentum often implies that those accused of it have warmed to the idea of defeat and are given to illusions regarding its consequences.

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