Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
Munich Pact
Noun
/ˈmjuːnɪk pækt/
Definition
An agreement signed in 1938 that allowed Nazi Germany to annex parts of Czechoslovakia, in exchange for a promise of no further territorial expansion.
Examples
- Many historians regard the Munich Pact as a diplomatic failure that emboldened Hitler.
- The signing of the Munich Pact created a short-lived sense of security in Europe.
- Critics argue that the Munich Pact ultimately led to World War II.
Meaning
The Munich Pact is often viewed as a symbol of the failure of appeasement, highlighting the risks of conceding to aggressive powers to maintain peace.
Synonyms
- Munich Agreement
- Munich Accords
- Appeasement Policy
