Barbarism

/ˈbɑː.bə.rɪ.zəm/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a state of being barbaric; a lack of culture or civilization.

The war-torn region fell into barbarism as societal structures collapsed.

an idea, act, or expression that is considered primitive or uncivilized.

His proposal was criticized as a barbarism that disregarded human rights.

a linguistic error or a misuse in language.

The poet's use of the word was seen as a barbarism that detracted from the elegance of her work.

the practice of barbarous or brutal acts.

The barbarism displayed during the conflict shocked the international community.

From Latin 'barbarismus', derived from Greek 'barbarismos', from 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign, strange'.

barbarism of war

The idea that warfare often leads to extreme acts of violence and inhumanity.

cultural barbarism

The rejection or destruction of refined or cultured society in favor of primitive practices.

barbaric

Relating to or characteristic of a barbarian; extremely cruel or brutal.

barbarian

A member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations; savage.

Act of being uncivilized or primitive.

His behavior at the party was pure barbarism.

A wild, forceful action without thinking.

She tackled the project with barbarism, disregarding all the details.