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Meaning & Definition of Barbarian in English

English

Barbarian

A member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian).


Pronunciation:

/bɑːrˈbɛəriən/

Part of Speech:

noun

Plural:

barbarians

Detailed Definitions

  • Definition: A person belonging to a social group regarded as primitive or uncivilized.

    Example Sentence: The invading army was considered barbarian by the peaceful villagers.

  • Definition: A person who is perceived as crude, insensitive, or rough around the edges.

    Example Sentence: His barbarian behavior at the party shocked everyone.

  • Definition: In historical context, a non-Greek or non-Roman person.

    Example Sentence: The Greeks often viewed the Persians as barbarians.

Etymology

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

Synonyms

savagebruteuncivilized personboorlout

Common Phrases and Expressions

  • 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.

Translations

  • Spanish: bárbaro
  • French: barbare
  • German: Barbar
  • Russian: варвар

Related Words

  • savage: A member of a people regarded as primitive or uncivilized.
  • civilization: A complex society characterized by urban development, social stratification, and cultural advancements.

Slang Meanings of barbarian

  • 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.