savagism

[ sav-uh-jiz-uh m ]

/ ˈsæv əˌdʒɪz əm /

barbarism; savagery.

Origin of savagism

First recorded in 1790–1800; savage + -ism

In short they possess most of the virtues and vices incident to savagism.

The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 1 |Hubert Howe Bancroft
In savagism, union and coperation are imperfectly displayed.

The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 2 |Hubert Howe Bancroft
But this does not relegate these civilized nations to savagism.

The Prehistoric World |E. A. Allen
Civilization has its vices as well as its virtues, savagism has its advantages as well as its demerits.

The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 2 |Hubert Howe Bancroft

I have seen a good deal of ferocity and savagism, and it was not at all confined to people acknowledged to be barbarians.

The History of Minnesota and Tales of the Frontier |Charles E. Flandrau