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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

barbarism

/ˈbɑrbəˌrɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does barbarism mean?

noun

A state or instance of barbarous behavior or culture; a brutal or savage act.

Example

"The barbarism of the treatment of prisoners of war was widely condemned."

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