Barbarism

Pronunciation: /ˈbɑːrbərˌɪzəm/

Barbarism (noun)

  1. Actions that are cruel, violent, or uncivilized, often causing harm to others.
  2. A state of having no culture or refinement, often seen as primitive or uncivilized.

Examples

  • Such acts of barbarism shock the entire community.
  • The region was criticized for its barbarism and lack of education.

Common collocations: commit barbarism, witness barbarism, exhibit barbarism, condemn barbarism

Synonyms of Barbarism

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Barbarism

  • — The opposite of barbarism, representing advanced social development.
  • — The process of improving or perfecting, contrasting with barbarism.