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Kapitulantentum
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German
Etymology
de :af Kapitulant<t:one who capitulates> -tum
de Kapitulant one who capitulates -tum
Pronunciation
de /ˌkapituˈlantənˌtuːm/
de Ka pi tu lan ten tum
Noun
n.sg
defeatism
de 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
n.sg
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