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barbarian

adjective noun

without civilizing influences

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Word Facts

Word length
9
Starts with
B
Ends with
N
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
13

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Pronunciation

bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən

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adjective

  1. without civilizing influences

    “barbarian invaders”

noun

  1. a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

noun

  1. a member of an uncivilized people

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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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