Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
mea-culpa
Noun
/ˈmeɪə ˈkʌlpə/
Definition
An acknowledgment of one’s fault or error.
Examples
- After the error in the report, the manager issued a mea culpa to his team.
- During the interview, she offered a heartfelt mea culpa for her past mistakes.
- His public mea culpa was well received by the audience.
Meaning
Mea culpa is a Latin phrase that translates to ‘my fault’ in English. It is often used to admit responsibility for a mistake or wrongdoing.
Synonyms
- Apology
- Admission
- Confession
- Contrition
