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barbarian
adjective
noun
Without civilizing influences
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bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən
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adjective
Without civilizing influences
“Barbarian invaders”
noun
A crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
noun
A member of an uncivilized people
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Barbarian invaders
Barbaric practices
A savage people
{'source': 'Margaret Meade', 'text': 'fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient'}
Wild tribes
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