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barbarism

/ˈbɑː.bə.rɪ.zəm/

/ˈbɑr.bəˌrɪ.zəm/

Translations

barbarismnoun

barbarisms

/ˈbɑː.bə.rɪ.zəm/

/ˈbɑr.bəˌrɪ.zəm/

barbarismeEmploi linguistique : mot, tour ou usage jugé incorrect dans une langue.

"Irregardless" is often cited as a linguistic barbarism.

"Irregardless" est souvent cité comme un barbarisme linguistique.

barbarieSens général de manque de civilisation ou de raffinement; s'emploie aussi pour un acte d'une cruauté extrême.

Without education and the rule of law, the remote province slipped into barbarism.

Sans éducation ni état de droit, la province reculée a sombré dans la barbarie.

Additional translations

acte de barbarieTournure plus explicite pour désigner une action brutale ou atroce.

Synonyms

uncivilized behavior

barbarismnoun

A state or condition marked by the absence of culture, refinement, or civilization.

Without education and the rule of law, the remote province slipped into barbarism.

A nonstandard or erroneous word, expression, or usage considered incorrect in a language.

"Irregardless" is often cited as a linguistic barbarism.

A brutal or savage act.

The slaughter of civilians was a barbarism that the world could not ignore.