barbarism

One entry found for barbarism.

Main Entry: bar·ba·rism
Pronunciation: 'bär-b&-"ri-z&m
Function: noun
1 a : a barbarian or barbarous social or intellectual condition : BACKWARDNESS b : the practice or display of barbarian acts, attitudes, or ideas
2 : an idea, act, or expression that in form or use offends against contemporary standards of good taste or acceptability