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Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior. examples
plural barbarians
(historical) A non-Greek or a non-Roman citizen.
An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength. examples
(derogatory) A person destitute of culture; a Philistine. quotations examples
Shall a noble writer, and an inspired noble writer, be called a solecist, and barbarian, for giving a new turn to a word so agreeable to the analogy and genius of the Greek tongue?
1725, Anthony Blackwall, The Sacred Classics Defended And Illustrated
(derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture. examples
A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories. examples
A cruel, savage, inhumane, brutal person; one without pity or empathy. quotations examples
Thou fell barbarian.
1712, Ambrose Philips, The Distrest Mother
(derogatory) A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions. examples