barbarians
The word “barbarians” has 4 syllables: bar-ba-ri-ans
It's pronounced as /bɑrˈbɛə.ri.ənz/
What is synonym and antonym for barbarians?
In the thesaurus, “barbarians” has 2 synonyms.
Here are synonyms for barbarians along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for barbarians
- primitives
- savages
Meanings of barbarians
- noun
- A non-Greek or a non-Roman.
- An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
- Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
- A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.
- A person destitute of culture; a Philistine.
- A cruel, savage, brutal person; one without pity or humanity.
- A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions.
Example Sentences
- The barbarians at the gates were feared for their ruthless attacks on the city.
- The Romans often described their enemies as barbarians, although they had complex societies.
- In the story, the barbarians stormed the kingdom, overwhelming its defenses.
- The barbarians were portrayed as wild and uncivilized, but many of them had rich cultural traditions.
- Some historians believe the term barbarians was used unfairly to label people who were simply different from the dominant cultures.
On this page you'll find 2 synonyms or another words to barbarians, such as: primitives, savages.
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