Barbarianism: meaning, definitions and examples
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barbarianism
[ bษหrหbษr.i.ษn.ษช.zษm ]
cultural attribute
Barbarianism refers to the perceived lack of civilization, culture, or refinement among a group of people. It often denotes acts or behaviors considered uncivilized or brutish, contrasting with more refined and educated societies.
Synonyms
brutality, savagery, vandalism
Examples of usage
- The invasion was marked by acts of barbarianism.
- Some historians debate the concept of barbarianism in ancient cultures.
- The film depicted a time of great barbarianism in the Dark Ages.
Translations
Translations of the word "barbarianism" in other languages:
๐ต๐น barbarismo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคเคฒเฅเคชเคจ
๐ฉ๐ช Barbarismus
๐ฎ๐ฉ barbarisme
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะฐัะฒะฐัััะฒะพ
๐ต๐ฑ barbarzyลstwo
๐ฏ๐ต ้่ฎไธป็พฉ
๐ซ๐ท barbarisme
๐ช๐ธ barbarismo
๐น๐ท barbarlฤฑk
๐ฐ๐ท ์ผ๋ง์ฃผ์
๐ธ๐ฆ ูู ุฌูุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ barbarstvรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ barbarstvo
๐จ๐ณ ้่ฎไธปไน
๐ธ๐ฎ barbarstvo
๐ฎ๐ธ barbarismi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฒะฐัะฒะฐัะปัา
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแ แแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ barbarizm
๐ฒ๐ฝ barbarismo
Word origin
The term 'barbarianism' is derived from the word 'barbarian', which has roots in the Latin 'barbarus', meaning 'foreign' or 'strange', and the Greek 'barbaros', which referred to non-Greek speaking peoples. In ancient times, these terms were used by civilizations to describe those who did not share their cultural or linguistic traits. Over time, 'barbarian' evolved to imply a lack of refinement, civility, or culture. The suffix '-ism' typically signifies a belief system or movement, thus 'barbarianism' comes to represent the behaviors or ideologies associated with being a barbarian. The concept has been explored in numerous historical and philosophical texts, particularly regarding the understanding of civilization and its discontents throughout various cultures.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #42,375, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.
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