Barbarian (Noun)
Meaning 1
A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
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Meaning 2
A member of an uncivilized people.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The fierce warrior was a barbarian from the north who raided and pillaged the village without mercy.
- The Roman historian wrote about the barbarian tribes that threatened the empire's borders.
- The group of travelers were captured by a tribe of barbarian nomads while crossing the desert.
- The medieval painting depicted a barbarian invader storming the castle walls.
- In the fantasy novel, the barbarian warrior was a mighty fighter from a distant land who wielded a massive battle-axe.