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barbarian

/bɑːˈbeəriən/

/bɑrˈbɛriən/

Translations

barbariannoun

barbarians

/bɑːˈbeəriən/

/bɑrˈbɛriən/

barbareTerme courant pour désigner une personne ou un peuple considéré comme non civilisé ou primitif.

The Romans considered the Germanic tribes to be barbarians.

Les Romains considéraient les tribus germaniques comme des barbares.

Additional translations

sauvageSens péjoratif possible pour une personne perçue comme primitive ou non civilisée.

Synonyms

uncivilized person

barbarianadjective

more barbarian

Comp.

most barbarian

Super.

/bɑːˈbeəriən/

/bɑrˈbɛriən/

barbareS’emploie pour qualifier ce qui est jugé non civilisé, primitif ou brutal.

The invaders were described in the chronicles as barbarian hordes.

Les envahisseurs étaient décrits dans les chroniques comme des hordes barbares.

Additional translations

grossierPour le sens figuré : manque de raffinement, de culture ou de bonnes manières.

Synonyms

Definitions

barbariannoun

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

The Romans considered the Germanic tribes to be barbarians.

A person perceived to be uncivilized or primitive.

The explorers viewed the isolated island inhabitants as barbarians.

A person with a lack of culture or refinement.

He was considered a barbarian by his peers due to his crude manners.

barbarianadjective

Relating to or characteristic of people regarded as uncivilized or primitive.

The invaders were described in the chronicles as barbarian hordes.

Lacking refinement, learning, or culture.

His barbarian manners were evident at the formal dinner.