Gothicism

English

Etymology

From Gothic +‎ -ism.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ˈɡɒθɪˌsɪzəm/

Noun

Gothicism (countable and uncountable, plural Gothicisms)

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

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