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Barbarei — meaning in English

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English meaning

atrocity noun An extremely cruel or brutal act, especially against people.
barbarism noun An act of extreme cruelty or savagery.
barbarity noun Extreme cruelty or brutal behavior.

Senses

Barbarei is used for these senses in English:

atrocity (countable) An extremely cruel act; a horrid act of injustice.
barbarism A barbaric act.
barbarism The condition of existing barbarically.
barbarity (uncountable) The state of being barbarous; brutality

barbarism — full definition

noun An act of extreme cruelty or savagery.
noun A state of being uncivilized or culturally undeveloped.
noun An incorrect or ungrammatical use of language, such as a mixed-up word or mispronunciation.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related German words

Grausamkeit Gräueltat Abscheulichkeit Atrozität Brutalität Barbarismus