barbarian
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.
About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.bar·bar·i·an
adjective \bär-ˈber-ē-ən\Definition of BARBARIAN
1
: of or relating to a land, culture, or people alien and usually believed to be inferior to another land, culture, or people
2
: lacking refinement, learning, or artistic or literary culture
— barbarian noun
— bar·bar·i·an·ism \-ē-ə-ˌni-zəm\ noun
Examples of BARBARIAN
- <people who were regarded as barbarian by the ancient Romans>
Origin of BARBARIAN
Latin barbarus — more at barbarous
First Known Use: 14th century
Related to BARBARIAN
- Synonyms
- savage, barbaric, barbarous, heathen, heathenish, natural, Neanderthal (or Neandertal), rude, uncivil, uncivilized, uncultivated, wild
- Antonyms
- civilized
Learn More About BARBARIAN
Browse
Next Word in the Dictionary: barbaric
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Barbaresque
All Words Near: barbarian
Previous Word in the Dictionary: Barbaresque
All Words Near: barbarian
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up barbarian? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
