barbarian

/bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən//bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/

noun

  1. 1

    A non-Greek or a non-Roman.

  2. 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. 3

    Someone from a developing country or backward culture.

  4. 4

    A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.

  5. 5

    A person destitute of culture; a Philistine.

  6. 6

    A cruel, savage, brutal person; one without pity or humanity.

  7. 7

    A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions.

adjective

  1. 1

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

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