barbarianism

bar·bar·i·an

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Definitions of barbarianism word

noun barbarianism a person in a savage, primitive state; uncivilized person. 1
noun barbarianism a person without culture, refinement, or education; philistine. 1
noun barbarianism (loosely) a foreigner. 1
noun barbarianism a non-Greek. a person living outside, especially north of, the Roman Empire. a person not living in a Christian country or within a Christian civilization. 1
noun barbarianism (among Italians during the Renaissance) a person of non-Italian origin. 1
adjective barbarianism uncivilized; crude; savage. 1

before 1540

One of the 30% oldest English words

1540-50; < Latin barbari(a) barbarous country (see barbarous, -ia) + -an

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preposition

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exclamation

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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