noun🔗ShareA non-Greek or a non-Roman."The historian spoke about the barbarian tribes who lived north of the Roman Empire. "historyculturepersongroupnationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareAn uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength."The barbarian warrior, known for his brutal fighting style, was a fearsome opponent in the school's annual competition. "culturepersonhistorywarinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareSomeone from a developing country or backward culture."Some people considered the new student a barbarian because his family's traditions were very different from those of the other students. "cultureworldnationhistorysocietypersonattitudeinhumanChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories."The barbarian, clad in a bearskin and wielding a greatsword, entered the village. "personcharacterhistorywarliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA person destitute of culture; a Philistine."He called the artist a barbarian because he didn't understand or appreciate modern art. "culturepersoncharacterliteratureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA cruel, savage, brutal person; one without pity or humanity."The bully was a barbarian, tormenting the smaller children and stealing their lunch money. "characterinhumanpersonattitudemoralsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions."The barbarian from the neighboring village caused trouble at school, disrupting classes with loud shouts and aggressive behavior. "culturenationhistorypersonsocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
adjective🔗ShareRelating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior."The tribe's barbarian customs clashed with the modern school's educational philosophy. "culturehistorysocietynationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading