Barbarian Common

Barbarian has 5 different meanings across 2 categories:

Noun · Adjective

Definitions

Noun

a member of an uncivilized people

"The ancient map labeled the distant lands as inhabited by barbarians, implying they lived without laws or cities."

savage barbarian

a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

"After being caught stealing from his own brother, he was rightly called a barbarian for his sheer lack of decency."

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A non-Greek or a non-Roman.

"When discussing ancient history, the Greeks often referred to any foreigner as a barbarian simply because they were not Greek."

Adjective

without civilizing influences

"barbarian invaders"

"barbaric practices"

"a savage people"

"fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient"

"wild tribes"

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Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

"The ancient historian dismissed the northern tribes as barbarians, claiming their lack of written laws made them inherently uncivilized compared to Rome."

Example Sentences

"barbarian invaders" adjective

"barbaric practices" adjective

"a savage people" adjective

"fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient" adjective

"wild tribes" adjective