Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
policy of appeasement
noun
/ˈpɒləsi əv əˈpiːzmənt/
Definition
A diplomatic strategy that involves making concessions to an adversary in order to avoid conflict or maintain peace.
Examples
- The government adopted a policy of appeasement towards the neighboring country to prevent escalation of tensions.
- Historically, the policy of appeasement was criticized for enabling aggressive actions by dictatorial regimes.
- Some argue that a policy of appeasement can embolden aggressors rather than deter them.
Meaning
The policy of appeasement is aimed at preventing war by accommodating the demands of an aggressor, often at the expense of justice or moral principles.
Synonyms
- concession policy
- pacification
- conciliation
