Meaning & Definition of word "Barbarian"

Barbarian

/bɑːrˈbɛəriən/

1. A member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (such as the Greeks, Romans, and Chinese) who is considered uncivilized or primitive.
- Example: The ancient Romans viewed the invading tribes as barbarian hordes threatening their empire.
2. A person who is perceived as uncivilized, brutal, or lacking culture.
- Example: He was considered a barbarian for his disregard of the rules of society.
3. A person from a foreign country who is different from the dominant culture.
- Example: In the tales of old, the barbarian was often portrayed as a fierce warrior from distant lands.

1. Relating to or characteristic of a barbarian; uncivilized.
- Example: The barbarian raids devastated the countryside, leaving destruction in their wake.
2. Savage; cruel; brutal.
- Example: His barbarian behavior in the meeting shocked everyone present.

From Latin 'barbarus', from Greek 'bárbaros', originally denoting foreign people.

barbarian horde:

A large group of people seen as aggressive and uncivilized.

barbarian invasion:

A significant incursion by a crude or violent group.

barbarian at the gate:

A metaphor for a looming threat to civilization.

savage:

A member of a people regarded as primitive or uncivilized.

civilization:

A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural advancements.

Meaning: A person who behaves in a socially unacceptable manner.

Example Sentence: He's such a barbarian when it comes to table manners!

Meaning: Someone with a lack of culture or refinement.

Example Sentence: Don't act like a barbarian; we are in a fine dining restaurant.