What is the origin of the word “gothic” and how/why did it come to be used for this style of literature?

What is the origin of the word “Gothic”?

the origin of the word “Gothic” is goth

The goth subculture is a contemporary subculture found in many countries. It began in England during the early 1980s in the gothic rock scene, an offshoot of the post-punk genre. Notable post-punk groups that presaged that genre are Siouxsie and the Banshees, Joy Division and Bauhaus.

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