Capitulationism is a term used to describe a diplomatic policy that seeks peace at any price, even if it means surrendering to an enemy's demands. The word is spelled /kəˌpɪtʃuˈleɪʃənɪzəm/ using IPA phonetic transcription. The stress falls on the third syllable, and the "c" in the first syllable is pronounced as /k/. The "u" in the second syllable gives a schwa sound /ə/. The "a" in the third syllable is pronounced as /eɪ/, followed by the stressed "tion" sound /ʃən/. The word ends with the suffix "-ism", pronounced as /ɪzəm/.
The word "capitulationism" is a derivative of the noun "capitulation", which originated from the Latin word "capitulatio". In Latin, "capitulatio" referred to a written agreement or contract that contained stipulations or terms. In English, "capitulation" came to refer to the act of surrendering or yielding, especially under specific conditions. The suffix "ism" is then added to "capitulation" to form "capitulationism", which indicates a belief, practice, or ideology associated with capitulation.