barbarian

/bɑːbˈe‍əɹi‍ən/

/bɑɹˈbɛɹiən/

Barbarian

a person who was not a member of a great civilization (Greek, Roman, Christian) and was believed to be savage and uncivil

synonyms : savage

a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

synonyms : boor

barbarian

without civilizing influences

synonyms : barbaric

Examples

1. Barbarians were illiterate.

2. The barbarians have won.

3. Who were these barbarians?

4. In this period, barbarians become important figures in the Roman army.