| Definitions | | barbarian |
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noun
- An uncivilized or uncultured person, often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
- A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with Sword and Sorcery stories.
- A derogatory term for someone from a developing country.
- A non-Roman (see above).
Translations: - Dutch: barbaar
- German: Barbar , Barbarin
adjective
- Relating to people, country, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
Translations: - Dutch: barbaars, barbaarse
- German: barbarisch
Etymology: From Latin barbarus (foreigner, savage), from Greek (polytonic, ) "foreigner", onomatopoetic (mimicking foreign languages, akin to 'blah blah'. Cognate with Icelandic barbari.
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