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Meaning of barbarian
A barbarian refers to a person from an uncivilized or primitive culture, often associated with brutal or savage behavior.
Etymology of barbarian
The word "barbarian" originates from the Greek word "barbaros," meaning foreign or non-Greek, which is derived from the imitation of the sound of foreign languages, "bar-bar."
Historically, the term was used by the ancient Greeks to describe people who did not speak Greek or share their culture, and later by the Romans to describe non-Roman peoples.
Synonyms
savage
uncivilized
primitive
brutish
fierce
ferocious
violent
cruel
merciless
ruthless
inhumane
brutal
coarse
rough
rude
wild
untamed
unrefined
uncultured
uneducated
ignorant
illiterate
heathen
pagan
tribal
nomadic
warrior
fighter
raider
marauder
vandal
destroyer
pillager
plunderer
looter
invader
attacker
assailant
brute
beast
monster
ogre
troll
fiend
demon
Definitions
- A member of a people or group perceived as savage, primitive, or uncivilized.
- * A person who is perceived as being crudely or brutally violent.
Usage Examples
- The ancient civilization was often attacked by barbarian tribes from the north.
- * The city was invaded by barbarian hordes who pillaged and destroyed everything in their path.