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Gothicism

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /ˈɡɒθɪˌsɪzəm/

1

noun

Meaning 1

The Gothic style in literature or architecture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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Meaning relationships

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2

noun

Meaning 2

An early modern Swedish cultural movement glorifying the ancient Goths, who were thought to be the ancestors of the Swedish people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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3

noun

Meaning 3

Barbarism or rudeness of manners.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: countable, uncountable

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History

Etymology

From Gothic + -ism.

Across languages

Translations

5 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: gotiikka — conformity to or use of Gothic style
  • Polish: gotycyzm — conformity to or use of Gothic style
  • Catalan: goticisme — an early modern Swedish cultural movement glorifying the ancient Goths
  • Spanish: goticismo — an early modern Swedish cultural movement glorifying the ancient Goths
  • Swedish: göticism — an early modern Swedish cultural movement glorifying the ancient Goths