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barbarian

UK
/bɑːˈbeəriən/
US
/bɑrˈbɛriən/

Translations

barbariannoun
barbarians
pl
UK
/bɑːˈbeəriən/
US
/bɑrˈbɛriən/
The Roman Empire was invaded by barbarians.
Римская империя была захвачена варварами.
Additional translations
дикарь
грубиян
Synonyms
pagan
uncivilized person
heathen
wildman
troglodyte
savage
brute
barbarianadjective
more barbarian
Comp.
most barbarian
Super.
UK
/bɑːˈbeəriən/
US
/bɑrˈbɛriən/
The invaders used barbarian tactics to conquer the city.
Захватчики использовали варварские тактики, чтобы завоевать город.
Synonyms
uncivilized
savage
primitive
brutal
crude
wild

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.
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