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barbarian
adjective
noun
without civilizing influences
Quick reference
Word Facts
- Word length
- 9
- Starts with
- B
- Ends with
- N
- Contains
- ARBARIA
- Scrabble score
- 13
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
How it sounds
Pronunciation
bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən
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Meaning
Definitions
adjective
without civilizing influences
“barbarian invaders”
noun
a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement
noun
a member of an uncivilized people
In context
Example Sentences
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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