savagism

[ sav-uh-jiz-uhm ]

noun

1. barbarism; savagery.

Word History and Origins

Origin of savagism¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; savage + -ism

Example Sentences

Yet they are most wonderful when considered as the handiwork of a people since lapsed into a condition little above savagism.

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Bancroft is the author of the chapter on Savagism and Civilization, and Nemos is to be credited with the writing of some parts.

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In savagism, union and coperation are imperfectly displayed.

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In short they possess most of the virtues and vices incident to savagism.

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A state of pure savagism, or rather of mere animalism, was the primitive condition of man.

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