barbarian

Meanings

• noun

  A person from a non-civilized or uncultured area or society.

  - "The barbarian tribes lived in the forest, untouched by civilization."
  - "Despite his barbarian upbringing, he proved to be an excellent leader."

• noun

  A person who behaves in a primitive or uncivilized way.

  - "His barbarian behavior shocked everyone at the dinner party."
  - "The barbarian acts of the soldiers during the war were condemned by the public."

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Pronunciation

1. /bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

alien , outlander , peregrine , barbaric , barbarous

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with barbarian
bizarre , czar , frazier , hare , laurel , pare , sare , tare

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Variants

List of all variants of barbarian that leads to same result
barbarian , barbarians , barbarianism , barbarianisms

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Etymology

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Originally from the Greek word 'barbaros,' meaning 'foreigner' or 'non-Greek,' later used to describe uncivilized or uncultured people.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'barbarian' was first used in English around the 14th century.

2. The term 'barbarian' was also used to describe the Germanic tribes that invaded the Roman Empire during the fall of the Western Roman Empire.

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Related Concepts

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1. Savage: A person living in a primitive state, often used interchangeably with 'barbarian'

2. Civilization: An advanced stage of human society, characterized by the development of cities, agriculture, writing, and other cultural achievements.

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Culture

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In literature and history, the term 'barbarian' has been used to describe various groups of people, from ancient civilizations such as the Greeks and Romans to more recent periods, such as the Middle Ages. Barbarians were often portrayed as savage, uncivilized, and even threatening to the established order.

How to Memorize "barbarian"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person living in a cave, with little to no contact with civilization.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'barbarian' with 'uncivilized' or 'savage'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the first letter of 'Barbarian' and the phrase 'Boldly Acting, Raging Against Basic Interactions and Norms'.

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