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barbaric

adjectivemasculinegeneral usecommon/bɐɾˈbaɾu/bar·ba·ro

Definitions

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Savagely cruel; exceedingly brutal.

Usage examples

The treatment of the prisoners was described as barbaric.
Such barbaric acts have no place in a civilized society.

Common combinations

barbaric actbarbaric treatmentbarbaric cruelty
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A member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian).

Usage examples

The Roman legions fought against the barbarian tribes at the frontier.
Barbarian invasions changed the map of Europe.

Common combinations

barbarian tribesbarbarian invasionsbarbarian hordes