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barbaric

adjective

Without civilizing influences

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Word Facts

Word length
8
Starts with
B
Ends with
C
Contains
AR
Scrabble score
14

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Pronunciation

bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Without civilizing influences

    “Barbarian invaders”

adjective

  1. Unrestrained and crudely rich

    “Barbaric use of color or ornament”

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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
Barbaric use of color or ornament

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