barbarian
/bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən//bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/
noun
- 1
A non-Greek or a non-Roman.
- 2
An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
- 3
Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
- 4
A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.
- 5
A person destitute of culture; a Philistine.
- 6
A cruel, savage, brutal person; one without pity or humanity.
- 7
A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions.
adjective
- 1
Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
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