barbarism

[US]/'bɑːbərɪz(ə)m/
[UK]/'bɑrbərɪzəm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. behavior that is considered savage or uncivilized, use of improper words or expressions.

Example Sentences

benighted ages of barbarism and superstition

The act of genocide is a barbarism that should never be tolerated.

The invasion resulted in widespread destruction and barbarism.

The history books are filled with tales of war and barbarism.

The film portrayed the barbarism of war in a realistic manner.

The tribe was known for its acts of barbarism towards outsiders.

The dictator's regime was characterized by its extreme barbarism.

The novel depicted a society descending into barbarism after a catastrophic event.

The documentary exposed the barbarism of the illegal wildlife trade.

The ancient civilization fell due to internal conflicts and acts of barbarism.

The international community must condemn all forms of barbarism and human rights violations.

Real-world Examples

The fight against ISIS is a fight of civilization against barbarism.

Source: VOA Daily Standard August 2018 Collection

This was the face of Europe's own home-grown barbarism.

Source: BBC documentary "Civilization"

He said, " Being united is a response to the act of horror and barbarism."

Source: VOA Regular Speed August 2016 Compilation

Certainly he rejected barbarisms such as sati, or the superstitious worship of stone idols.

Source: The Economist (Summary)

He said people who are calling for one are asking Israel " to surrender to barbarism" .

Source: The Economist (Summary)

Perhaps this war will spread, or merge into the region’s other conflicts; or perhaps the barbarism will just continue to escalate.

Source: BBC Listening January 2015 Collection

Because something like times of the barbarism of the Nazis must not repeat itself.

Source: Fresh air

That in those times of poverty and barbarism these were proportionably much cheaper than corn, is undoubtedly true.

Source: The Wealth of Nations (Part Two)

They have perverted and distorted and tried to claim the mantle of Islam for an excuse for basically barbarism.

Source: CNN 10 Student English Comprehensive Listening Collection September 2016

From classical and mediaeval thought we have borrowed that concept of the rule of law which marks out a civilised society from barbarism.

Source: Conservative speeches

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