barbarism
The word “barbarism” has 3 syllables: bar-ba-rism
It's pronounced as /ˈbɑrbəˌrɪzəm/
What is synonym and antonym for barbarism?
In the thesaurus, “barbarism” has 4 synonyms and 5 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for barbarism along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for barbarism
- barbarianism
- ignorance
- illiteracy
- philistinism
Antonyms for barbarism
- civilization
- cultivation
- culture
- education
- refinement
Meanings of barbarism
- noun
- A barbaric act.
- The condition of existing barbarically.
- A word hybridizing Ancient Greek and Latin or other heterogeneous roots.
- An error in language use within a single word, such as a mispronunciation.
Example Sentences
- The barbarism of the invading army shocked the peaceful villagers.
- Many historians debate whether the actions of the conquerors were a result of barbarism or a misguided sense of duty.
- The writer condemned the government's policies as a form of modern barbarism.
- The ancient city fell to barbarism, as its defenders were overwhelmed by forces from the north.
- Some cultures once viewed certain practices of other societies as barbarism, though these practices had deep cultural significance.
On this page you'll find 9 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to barbarism, such as: barbarianism, civilization, cultivation, culture, education, ignorance, illiteracy.
Make sure to choose synonyms and antonyms that are appropriate for the context of the sentence.
Related Words
barbarianism
- barbarism
- philistinism
callousness
- alienation
- apathy
- atrocity
- barbarism
- barbarity
- brutality
- callosity
- carelessness
- coldness
- cruelty
- depravity
- disdain
- disinterest
- disregard
- ferocity
- hardness
- heartlessness
- imperturbability
- inattention
- inertia
- inhumanity
- insensitivity
- lack
- malice
- negligence
- nonchalance
- obduracy
- persecution
- ruthlessness
- savagery
- severity
- torture
- viciousness