Kapitulantentum

German

Etymology

Kapitulant (“one who capitulates”) +‎ -tum

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˌkapituˈlantənˌtuːm/
  • Hyphenation: Ka‧pi‧tu‧lan‧ten‧tum

Noun

Kapitulantentum n (strong, genitive Kapitulantentums, no plural)

  1. defeatism
    Synonym: Defätismus

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.

Declension

Declension of Kapitulantentum [sg-only, neuter, strong]
singular
indef. def. noun
nominative ein das Kapitulantentum
genitive eines des Kapitulantentums
dative einem dem Kapitulantentum
accusative ein das Kapitulantentum

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