Clues for the word "BARBARISM"

We've had 3 crossword clues used for this word, and seen it 3 times in crosswords. It was last seen in Canadiana crossword on January 05, 2009.

Definition of barbarism

n. - An uncivilized state or condition; rudeness of manners; ignorance of arts, learning, and literature; barbarousness.
n. - A barbarous, cruel, or brutal action; an outrage.
n. - An offense against purity of style or language; any form of speech contrary to the pure idioms of a particular language. See Solecism.