barbarian

• Describe a una persona o cosa considerada incivilizada, primitiva o cruel; también se refiere a alguien rudo o sin cultura.

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.

   Bárbaro, incivilizado

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

   Sinónimosbarbaricbarbarousbrutishprimitivesavageuncivilizedwild

   Antónimoscivilizedculturedpolishedrefinedsophisticated

2. Cruel or brutalB2formal

   Characterized by cruelty, savagery, or lack of refinement.

   Bárbaro (cruel o brutal)

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

   Sinónimosbarbarousbrutalbrutishcruelinhumansavageuncivilizedwild

   Antónimoscivilizedgentlehumanekindmerciful

• Sustantivo 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.

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.

   Persona incivilizada o bárbara

   • 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.

   Sinónimosheathenphilistineprimitivesavageyahoo

   Antónimoscivilizedculturedrefined

2. Cruel or brutal personB2formal

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

   Bárbaro, cruel o brutal

   • 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.

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3. Uncultured or ignorant personB2informal

   A person who lacks culture, refinement, or education.

   Persona inculta o ignorante

   • 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.

   Sinónimosboorignoramusloutlowbrowoafphilistinevulgarianyahoo

   Antónimosaestheteconnoisseurcultivatorintellectualsophisticate