What was the original significance of the term "Gothic"?

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Connected to anything from the Medieval periodAssociated with being crude, uncultured, or lacking refinementPertaining to the Germanic peoples who invaded and founded kingdoms in Europe during the first millenniumRelated to a distinct architectural design

Explanation

The term "Gothic" originally referred to the Germanic tribes that invaded and set up kingdoms in Europe during the first millennium. Over time, the word has also been linked to Medieval times, architectural styles, and sometimes used to describe something uncivilized or crude, but its primary historical meaning is connected to those Germanic groups.