Capitulation Meaning
/kəˌpɪtʃəˈleɪʃən/Definition, CEFR level C1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA reducing to heads or articles; a formal agreement.
nounThe act of capitulating or surrendering to an enemy upon stipulated terms; the act of ceasing to resist an opponent or an unwelcome demand.
Sentence Examples
After Germany's capitulation, Japan refused to surrender.
Tom raised his hands as a sign of capitulation.
CEFR Practice Quiz
After weeks of siege, the enemy's ____ ended the war.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The general signed the ____ of the city after the long and hard siege.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French capitulation; equivalent to capitulate + -ion. Derived from Proto-Indo-European *káput (“head”), ultimately from Proto-Indo-European *kap-.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
After weeks of siege, the enemy's ____ ended the war.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The general signed the ____ of the city after the long and hard siege.