barbarian

• Beschreibt eine Person oder Sache, die als unzivilisiert, primitiv oder grausam gilt.

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

1. Uncivilized or primitiveB2formal

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

   barbarisch

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

   Synonymebarbaricbarbarousbrutishprimitivesavageuncivilizedwild

   Antonymecivilizedculturedpolishedrefinedsophisticated

2. Cruel or brutalB2formal

   Characterized by cruelty, savagery, or lack of refinement.

   barbarisch

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

   Synonymebarbarousbrutalbrutishcruelinhumansavageuncivilizedwild

   Antonymecivilizedgentlehumanekindmerciful

• Substantiv 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.

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.

1. Uncivilized personB2formal

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

   Barbar

   • 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.

   Synonymeheathenphilistineprimitivesavageyahoo

   Antonymecivilizedculturedrefined

2. Cruel or brutal personB2formal

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

   Barbar

   • 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.

   Synonymebeastloutmonsterogreruffiansavagethugyahoo

3. Uncultured or ignorant personB2informal

   A person who lacks culture, refinement, or education.

   Unkultivierter Mensch

   • 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.

   Synonymeboorignoramusloutlowbrowoafphilistinevulgarianyahoo

   Antonymeaestheteconnoisseurcultivatorintellectualsophisticate