What does GOTHS mean?

Heres the result: Parts of Speech

goths is a noun.

Definitions

goths refers to a Germanic people who played an important role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the emergence of Medieval Europe. It can also refer to a subculture that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s, characterized by its dark and melancholic aesthetic.

Pronunciations

US: /ɡɑθs/

UK: /ɡɒθs/

Origin and Usage

The Goths were a Germanic people who originated in Scandinavia and migrated southwards to Central Europe and the Balkans. They played an important role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire and the emergence of Medieval Europe. The term "Goth" has also been used to describe a contemporary subculture that emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This subculture is characterized by its dark and melancholic aesthetic, and is often associated with punk and post-punk music.

Synonyms

There are no direct synonyms for "goths".

Related Words

ghost, hosta, ghast, hogan, ghoul

Example Sentences

• "The Goths played a key role in the fall of the Western Roman Empire."
• "The Gothic subculture emerged in the late 1970s and early 1980s."