English Explanatory Dictionary

stab-in-the-back myth

English dictionary entry

Meanings

name
  1. The Dolchstoßlegende: a widespread historical conspiracy theory in right-wing circles in Germany after 1918, claiming that Germany did not lose World War I militarily and capitulated needlessly after having been betrayed by civilian leaders (especially Communists).
noun
  1. Any denialist myth misattributing failure to internal betrayal.

Word forms

stab-in-the-back myth stab-in-the-back myths

Etymology

Calque of German Dolchstoßlegende.

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