barbarian

Describes a person or thing that is considered uncivilized, primitive, or brutal.

ruОписывает человека или вещь, которые считаются нецивилизованными, примитивными или жестокими.esDescribe a una persona o cosa considerada incivilizada, primitiva o cruel; también se refiere a alguien rudo o sin cultura.frDécrit une personne ou une chose considérée comme non civilisée, primitive ou cruelle.deBeschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die als unzivilisiert, primitiv oder grausam gilt.ptDescreve uma pessoa ou coisa considerada não civilizada, primitiva, selvagem ou cruel. Também se refere a algo relacionado a bárbaros ou à barbárie.zh形容人或事物未开化、原始、野蛮或残忍。也可指不属于本民族、被视为低等的外来人。arيصف شخصًا أو شيئًا يُعتبر غير متحضر أو بدائيًا أو عنيفًا.

1. Uncivilized or primitive B2 formal

   Relating to a person or group considered to be uncivilized, primitive, or lacking culture.

   • The barbarian tribes invaded the Roman Empire.
   • They described the customs as barbarian and crude.
   • The historian studied the barbarian invasions of Europe.

   ruВарварскийesBárbaro, incivilizadofrbarbare (non civilisé)debarbarischptBárbarozh野蛮的arهمجي

   Synonyme: barbaricbarbarousbrutishprimitivesavageuncivilizedwild

   Antonyme: civilizedculturedpolishedrefinedsophisticated

2. Cruel or brutal B2 formal

   Characterized by cruelty, savagery, or lack of refinement.

   • The dictator's barbarian policies caused widespread suffering.
   • His barbarian behavior shocked the civilized world.
   • The punishment was considered barbarian by modern standards.

   ruВарварскийesBárbaro (cruel o brutal)frbarbare (cruel, brutal)debarbarischptBárbarozh野蛮的arبربري

   Synonyme: barbarousbrutalbrutishcruelinhumansavageuncivilizedwild

   Antonyme: civilizedgentlehumanekindmerciful

• more barbarian comparative form
• most barbarian superlative form

A noun referring to a person considered to be uncivilized, primitive, or belonging to a foreign culture, often used historically to describe non-Roman or non-Greek peoples.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека, считающегося нецивилизованным, примитивным или принадлежащим к чужой культуре, часто используемое исторически для описания неримских или негреческих народов.esSustantivo que designa a una persona considerada incivilizada, primitiva o perteneciente a una cultura extranjera, usado a menudo históricamente para referirse a pueblos no romanos o no griegos. También se aplica a alguien rudo, cruel o sin modales.frNom désignant une personne considérée comme non civilisée, primitive ou appartenant à une culture étrangère, souvent utilisé historiquement pour décrire les peuples non romains ou non grecs.deSubstantiv für eine Person, die als unzivilisiert, primitiv oder einer fremden Kultur zugehörig gilt; historisch oft für Nichtgriechen oder Nichtrömer verwendet. Umgangssprachlich auch für einen rohen, ungebildeten oder gewalttätigen Menschen.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa considerada não civilizada, primitiva ou pertencente a uma cultura estrangeira; usado historicamente para descrever povos não romanos ou não gregos. Também pode indicar alguém rude, inculto ou ignorante.zh名词，指被认为不文明、原始或属于异族文化的人，历史上常用来指非罗马或非希腊的民族；也指粗野无礼、缺乏教养的人。arاسم يشير إلى شخص يُعتبر غير متحضر أو بدائي أو ينتمي إلى ثقافة مختلفة، وغالبًا ما يُستخدم تاريخيًا لوصف الشعوب غير الرومانية أو غير اليونانية. ويُطلق أيضًا على الشخص الجاهل أو الغليظ الطبع.

1. Uncivilized person B2 formal

   A person belonging to a primitive or uncultured group, often used historically by ancient Greeks and Romans for foreigners.

   • The ancient Romans considered the Goths to be barbarians.
   • Barbarians invaded the empire from the north.
   • He was described as a barbarian because of his rough manners.

   ruВарварesPersona incivilizada o bárbarafrbarbaredeBarbarptBárbarozh野蛮人arبربري

   Synonyme: heathenphilistineprimitivesavageyahoo

   Antonyme: civilizedculturedrefined

2. Cruel or brutal person B2 formal

   A person who behaves in a savage, cruel, or uncivilized manner.

   • The dictator was a barbarian who showed no mercy.
   • Only a barbarian would destroy such a beautiful work of art.
   • He acted like a barbarian during the argument.

   ruВарварesBárbaro, cruel o brutalfrPersonne cruelle ou brutaledeBarbarptBárbarozh野蛮人arهمجي

   Synonyme: beastloutmonsterogreruffiansavagethugyahoo

3. Uncultured or ignorant person B2 informal

   A person who lacks culture, refinement, or education.

   • He called his rival a barbarian for not appreciating classical music.
   • She felt like a barbarian at the art gallery, not understanding the paintings.
   • Don't be a barbarian; learn some basic etiquette.

   ruНевеждаesPersona inculta o ignorantefrPersonne inculte ou ignorantedeUnkultivierter MenschptSelvagemzh未开化的人arجاهل غير مثقف

   Synonyme: boorignoramusloutlowbrowoafphilistinevulgarianyahoo

   Antonyme: aestheteconnoisseurcultivatorintellectualsophisticate

• barbarians plural form
• barbarians' possessive plural form
• barbarian's possessive singular form