Schuldkult

derNoun

cult of guilt (political/critical term)

English translations

  1. 01

    debt cult

Word details

German meaning
Eine übertriebene Betonung der historischen Schuld eines Landes oder einer Gruppe.
English meaning
Culture of guilt
Synonym
None
German example
Kritiker werfen der Gesellschaft einen Schuldkult vor.
English example
Critics accuse society of a culture of guilt.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Schuldkult
Plural Form
die Schuldkulte

Example sentences with “Schuldkult”

  1. Der Begriff 'Schuldkult' wird oft polemisch verwendet. (The term 'Schuldkult' is often used polemically.)

Frequently asked questions

What is the context of the term Schuldkult?

It is a controversial, politically charged term. It is masculine (der).