Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
barbarism
noun
/ˈbɑːbərɪzəm/
Definition
A brutal or uncivilized act; an instance of extreme cruelty or savage behavior.
Examples
- The invasion was marked by acts of barbarism that shocked the civilized world.
- Many argued that the violence was a form of barbarism that had no place in modern society.
- His comments were dismissed as barbarism, lacking the nuance of contemporary understanding.
Meaning
Barbarism refers to practices or behaviors that are considered crude, uncivilized, or lacking in culture and refinement.
Synonyms
- savagery
- brutality
- cruelty
- inhumanity
- wildness
