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Goth

Pronunciation: /gɒθ/
Definition of Goth

noun

  • 1a member of a Germanic people that invaded the Roman Empire from the east between the 3rd and 5th centuries. The eastern division, the Ostrogoths, founded a kingdom in Italy, while the Visigoths went on to found one in Spain.
  • 2 (goth) [mass noun] a style of rock music derived from punk, typically with apocalyptic or mystical lyrics.
  • [count noun] a member of a subculture favouring black clothing, white and black make-up, and goth music.

Origin:

Old English Gota, superseded in Middle English by the adoption of late Latin Gothi (plural), from Greek Gothoi, from Gothic Gutthiuda 'the Gothic people'

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Definition of Goth in the US English dictionary
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