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capitulator

/kæpɪtʊˈleɪtər/ noun · British & US
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What does capitulator mean?

noun

A person who surrenders or gives up, especially in a military context. A person who capitulates to a demand or a situation.

Example

"The general was criticized for being a capitulator, giving up the city without a fight."

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