What does savagism mean?
noun
The practice of treating people or animals with cruelty or violence, often as a form of entertainment or to assert power. This term is often used to describe historical or cultural practices that are now widely considered to be barbaric.
Example
"The use of savagism in ancient gladiatorial games is a well-documented example of the brutal treatment of human beings for the entertainment of others."
Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.