1. a person considered uncivilized or primitive
2. a member of a people not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian)
Usage: historical
3. a person who lacks culture, refinement, or education

1. uncivilized; primitive; lacking culture or refinement

Examples

• The Romans considered the Germanic tribes to be barbarians.
• His barbarian behavior at the dinner party shocked everyone.
• The museum displayed artifacts from barbarian cultures.
• She called him a barbarian for eating with his hands.
• The barbarian invasion changed the course of European history.
• Their barbarian customs seemed strange to the visitors.
• He was no barbarian despite his rough appearance.