The word "barbarised" is spelled as [ˈbɑː.bə.raɪzd], according to IPA phonetic transcription. This indicates that the first syllable is pronounced with a long "a" sound, followed by a short "b" sound and ending with an "r" sound. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "a" sound, followed by a "b" sound, then a long "r" sound, and ending with a vowel sound similar to that of the word "eyes". The suffix "-ised" is pronounced with the vowel sound of the word "eyes" followed by a "zd" sound.
Barbarised is a verb form derived from the adjective "barbaric". It refers to the act of making something or someone barbaric, uncivilized, or lacking refinement. When something is described as "barbarised", it suggests that it has undergone a process of becoming primitive or degenerate, often as a result of cultural influence or ideological manipulation.
The term "barbarised" is frequently used in the context of societies or individuals who have deviated from accepted standards of civilization, manners, or ethics. It implies that they have regressed to a more primitive or uncivilized state, displaying behavior or practices that are considered uncultured, brutal, or uncouth. This can manifest in various ways, such as through the loss of moral or ethical values, the adoption of destructive behaviors, or the abandonment of intellectual or artistic achievements.
The concept of "barbarised" can also be used to describe the impact of external influences on a culture. It suggests that the introduction of foreign or alien practices, beliefs, or ideologies has led to the decline or corruption of a previously sophisticated or refined society. For instance, a culture that was once characterized by its high standards of art, literature, or philosophy could become "barbarised" if it loses those qualities as a result of external manipulation or colonization.
Overall, "barbarised" serves as a descriptor for the degradation or regression of a person, society, or culture, emphasizing the loss of civilized qualities and the adoption of more primitive or uncultured characteristics.
The word "barbarised" is a derivative of the noun "barbarian" and it shares the same root.
The etymology of "barbarian" can be traced back to the Greek word "barbaros", which originally referred to a foreigner who didn't speak Greek. The Greeks associated the sounds "bar-bar" with unintelligible speech and considered those who didn't speak Greek as inferior or uncivilized. Over time, the term "barbaros" evolved in different languages, such as Latin and Old French, with similar meanings of someone perceived as different, uncultured, or wild.
The verb "barbarise" or "barbarize" is formed by adding the suffix "-ize" to the noun "barbarian", indicating the process or act of making someone or something barbarian-like.