barbarian

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin barbarus (foreigner, savage) from Ancient Greek βάρβαρος (barbaros), foreign, strange) onomatopoeic (mimicking foreign languages, akin to 'blah blah').

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barbarian (not comparable)

Positive
barbarian

Comparative
not comparable

Superlative
none (absolute)

  1. Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

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Singular
barbarian

Plural
barbarians

barbarian (plural barbarians)

  1. An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
  2. A derogatory term for someone from a developing country or backward culture.
  3. A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with Sword and Sorcery stories.

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