Arthur Neville Chamberlain was a British politician who served as the Prime Minister of the UK from 1937 to 1940. He is most commonly associated with his policy of appeasement towards Nazi Germany, which ultimately failed to prevent World War II. Synonyms for Chamberlain might include "appeaser," "pacifist," "conciliator," "negotiator," or simply "politician." His resignation following the catastrophic failures of his appeasement policy has also earned him the title of "discredited" or "failed" leader. Despite his ultimately unsuccessful approach to preventing war, Chamberlain remains a significant historical figure remembered for his attempts to maintain peace in the face of great danger.