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Definition barbarian in British English

barbarian noun

[countable] noun
/bɑː(r)ˈbeəriən/
1

someone from outside one of the major ancient societies such as Greece or Rome, who was considered to be violent and not educated

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2

someone who does not respect art or culture

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3

someone who is cruel or violent

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Definition barbarian in British English