Gothicism

English

/ˈɡɒθɪˌsɪzəm/

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

Etymology

Suffix from English Gothic.

Origin

English

Gothic

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