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Meaning of Barbarianism | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1

Definitions

  1. A primitive or simplistic ethos or societal condition; barbarism.
  2. Behaviour appropriate to a barbarian, that is uncivilized, brutal, or crude.

Equivalents

العربية الهمجيّة همجية
Suomi raakalaisuus
Українська варварство

Examples

“Some postulate that after a nuclear war, humanity would fall into a state of barbarianism.”
“The teacher accused the bullies of barbarianism when she caught them taunting the girl in a wheelchair.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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