barbarian

The word “barbarian” has 4 syllables: bar-ba-ri-an

It's pronounced as /bɑrˈbɛə.ri.ən/

What is synonym and antonym for barbarian?

In the thesaurus, “barbarian” has 45 synonyms and 20 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for barbarian along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for barbarian

Neandertal
Neanderthal
barbaric
barbarous
beast
bigot
boor
boorish
brutal
brute
clod
coarse
crude
cruel
heathen
heathenish
hooligan
hun
ignoramus
inhuman
lout
lowbrow
merciless
monster
natural
noble savage
philistine
primitive
rascal
rough
rude
ruffian
savage
troglodyte
uncivil
uncivilized
uncouth
uncultivated
uncultured
unsophisticated
untamed
vandal
vicious
vulgar
wild

Antonyms for barbarian

calm
civilized
cultured
educated
enlightened
genteel
humane
humanitarian
kind
mild
moderate
nice
polished
polite
refined
semicivilized
sophisticate
sophisticated
urbane
well-bred

Meanings of barbarian

noun
1. A non-Greek or a non-Roman.
2. An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
3. Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
4. A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.
5. A person destitute of culture; a Philistine.
6. A cruel, savage, brutal person; one without pity or humanity.
7. A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions.
adjective
1. Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

Example Sentences

The ancient tribe was often depicted as a barbarian horde by their enemies.
The villagers feared the arrival of a barbarian army that could destroy everything in its path.
In the story, the hero must face a ruthless barbarian warrior to protect his kingdom.
The invading barbarians were skilled in battle but lacked civilization’s finer aspects.
Some historians argue that the term barbarian was used unfairly to describe people with different customs and ways of life.

On this page you'll find 65 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to barbarian, such as: Neandertal, Neanderthal, barbaric, barbarous, beast, bigot, boor.

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