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gothicism

gothicism

1 8.7
A modern style and culture of dark clothes, music and art
  • noun
  • /ˈɡɑːθɪsɪzm/
: gótico
  • Many young people embrace gothicism as a form of self-expression.

Examples

  • The film's dark visuals and themes are inspired by gothicism in modern youth culture.

  • Her wardrobe and music choices declared a clear gothicism that separated her from classmates.

  • He expressed his interest in gothicism through his art and poetry.

  • The gothicism of the fashion scene is often misunderstood.

  • Many young people embrace gothicism as a way to express their identity and individuality.

  • Her affinity for gothicism is reflected in her dark clothing and the music she listens to.

  • The gothicism present in his artwork showcases themes of darkness and emotional depth.

How Gothic

gothicism
1 8.7
goth
33 7.5

Surface Forms

gothicism singular
gothicisms plural

Morphology

gothicism = gothic (semi-transparent) = gothic + ism

Formally 'gothic' + '-ism', but the meaning referring specifically to the modern Goth subculture is an extension of historical/ stylistic senses and may not be obvious to learners unfamiliar with that cultural usage.

Etymology

The word gothicism comes from Gothic, the dark style of old stories and buildings, and the ending -ism, which means 'style or practice'. A helpful way to remember it is that modern goth youth borrow that dark look and music, so gothicism names the fashion and culture of the Goth subculture.