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barbarism

UK/ˈbɑ:bərɪzəm/US/'bɑ:bәrizәm/
C2

Definitions

n.

A brutal or savage act; the state of being uncivilized or cruel.

野蛮行为;残暴;蒙昧状态

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
barbarbar, barrier; ban, prohibition
+
ismdoctrine, belief, practice
=barbarism
Root bar still carries 38 more words
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