Barbarian
(noun)
- A person considered uncivilized or primitive, especially one from an ancient or non-European culture.
- A person who is regarded as uncivilized, savage, or lacking in cultural refinement.
- A member of a non-Greek or non-Roman people, especially one from northern Europe, who is perceived as uncivilized or primitive.
Origin:
From the latin barbarus, from the greek βάρβαρος (bárbaros), of unknown origin. the term has been in use in english since the 16th century.
Examples:
- The Greeks considered the Persians to be barbarians because of their different customs and language.
- The civilization considered the nomadic tribes to be uncivilized barbarians.
- The ancient Roman Empire often portrayed their enemies as cruel and bloodthirsty barbarians.
- The medieval European kingdoms portrayed their enemies as uncivilized barbarians.
- The 19th-century European imperialists often viewed the people they colonized as barbarians in need of civilization.