Definitions

1. verb

to make or become barbarous, savage, or uncivilized

“The once peaceful community barbarianized after the violent coup.”

2. verb

to treat someone or something as if they were a barbarian, often by being cruel or brutal

“The dictator’s regime barbarianized its opponents, imprisoning and torturing them.”

3. noun

the process of barbarianizing, especially in a cultural or social context

“The barbarianization of society was a gradual process, fueled by rising nationalism and xenophobia.”