Synonyms of barbarian

barbarian 1 of 2

adjective

as in savage

not civilized

people who were regarded as barbarian by the ancient Romans

Synonyms & Similar Words

• savage
• rude
• wild
• primitive
• barbaric
• barbarous
• uncivilized
• Neanderthal
• natural
• uncultivated
• heathenish
• heathen
• uncivil
• Neandertal
• crude
• coarse
• rough
• uncouth
• uncultured

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• civilized
• sophisticated
• cultured
• humane
• enlightened
• polite
• polished
• genteel
• refined
• urbane
• well-bred
• semicivilized

barbarian

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noun

as in primitive

an uncivilized person

the invading Germanic tribes were viewed as barbarians by the citizens of ancient Rome

Synonyms & Similar Words

• primitive
• savage
• heathen
• Neanderthal
• noble savage