Gothicism

//ˈɡɒθɪˌsɪzəm// noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The Gothic style in literature or architecture. countable, uncountable
  2. 2
    An early modern Swedish cultural movement glorifying the ancient Goths, who were thought to be the ancestors of the Swedish people. countable, uncountable
  3. 3
    Barbarism or rudeness of manners. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

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animalityartbad tastebarbarismbarbaritybestiality

Etymology

From Gothic + -ism.

Related phrases

early modern

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