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barbarism

[ˈbɑːbərɪzəm]

barbarism Definition

  • 1extreme cruelty or brutality
  • 2a word or expression that is badly formed according to traditional grammar rules, or a word that is considered offensive or vulgar

Using barbarism: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "barbarism" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The barbarism of the invading army was shocking.

  • Example

    Using such a barbarism in polite conversation is not acceptable.

  • Example

    The use of slang and barbarisms in his writing made it difficult to understand.

barbarism Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with barbarism

  • the destruction or neglect of cultural heritage, traditions, or values

    Example

    The government's decision to demolish the historic building was seen as an act of cultural barbarism.

  • a word or expression that violates the norms of standard language usage

    Example

    Using 'ain't' instead of 'isn't' is considered a linguistic barbarism.

  • the extreme violence and inhumanity of war

    Example

    The soldiers were traumatized by the barbarism of war they witnessed.

Origins of barbarism

from French 'barbarisme', from Latin 'barbarismus', from Greek 'barbarismos', from 'barbaros' meaning 'foreign'

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Summary: barbarism in Brief

Barbarism [ˈbɑːbərɪzəm] refers to extreme cruelty or brutality, or a word or expression that is badly formed according to traditional grammar rules or considered offensive. Examples include 'The barbarism of the invading army was shocking,' and 'Using such a barbarism in polite conversation is not acceptable.' Barbarism can also refer to cultural or linguistic violations, such as 'cultural barbarism' and 'linguistic barbarism.'