Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

visigoth

noun

/ˈvɪzɪˌɡɔθ/

Definition

A member of the western branch of the Goths, a Germanic people who played a significant role in the fall of the Roman Empire.

Examples

The Visigoths were among the first to sack Rome in 410 AD.
After establishing their kingdom in Spain, the Visigoths became a significant power in the region.

Meaning

Visigoths were a group of tribes that originated in what is now southern Scandinavia and later moved through Europe, known for their invasions and eventual establishment of kingdoms in the territories of the former Roman Empire.