barbarian

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[edit] Etymology

From Latin barbarus (foreigner, savage), from Greek βάρβαρος(barbaros) "foreign, strange", onomatopoeic (mimicking foreign languages, akin to 'blah blah'). From Proto-Indo-European base *barbar-, echoic of unintelligible speech of foreigners.

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[edit] Adjective

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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uncivilized

[edit] Noun

Singular
barbarian

Plural
barbarians

barbarian (plural barbarians)

  1. An uncivilized or uncultured person, often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
  2. A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with Sword and Sorcery stories.
  3. A derogatory term for someone from a developing country.
  4. A non-Roman (see above).

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an uncivilized person
a warrior associated with Sword and Sorcery stories
a derogatory term for someone from a developing country
a non-Roman
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