Topic: HISTORY
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| Date: | 1300-1400 |
| Language: | Old French |
| Origin: | barbarien, from Latin barbarus; BARBAROUS |
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bar‧bar‧i‧an
[countable]
[countable]1SANSH someone from a different tribe or land, who people believe to be wild and not civilized : 
The Roman Empire came under severe pressure from the barbarians across the Rhine.
The Roman Empire came under severe pressure from the barbarians across the Rhine.2 someone who does not behave properly, and does not show proper respect for education, art etc : The youths were described as uncivilised barbarians who savagely attacked innocent victims.
The youths were described as uncivilised barbarians who savagely attacked innocent victims.3 someone who behaves in a way that is cruel and uncivilized
