Ultimatum: meaning, definitions and examples
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ultimatum
[ ˌʌltɪˈmeɪtəm ]
diplomacy
A final demand or statement of terms, the rejection of which will result in retaliation or a breakdown in relations.
Synonyms
final demand, final offer, last chance
Examples of usage
- If the ultimatum is not met, we will have no choice but to take military action.
- She delivered the ultimatum with a firm tone, leaving no room for negotiation.
Translations
Translations of the word "ultimatum" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ultimato
🇮🇳 अंतिम चेतावनी
🇩🇪 Ultimatum
🇮🇩 ultimatum
🇺🇦 ультиматум
🇵🇱 ultimatum
🇯🇵 最後通告
🇫🇷 ultimatum
🇪🇸 ultimátum
🇹🇷 ultimatom
🇰🇷 최후통첩
🇸🇦 إنذار نهائي
🇨🇿 ultimátum
🇸🇰 ultimátum
🇨🇳 最后通牒
🇸🇮 ultimat
🇮🇸 úrslitakostur
🇰🇿 ультиматум
🇬🇪 ულტიმატუმი
🇦🇿 ultimatum
🇲🇽 ultimátum
Etymology
The word 'ultimatum' originated in the 18th century from the Latin word 'ultimatum', which means 'final'. It was first used in the context of diplomacy to refer to a final set of terms presented by one party to another. The concept of ultimatums has been a common practice in negotiations and conflicts throughout history, often used as a way to assert power or pressure the opposing party to comply with certain demands.