bàrbar — meaning in English

English meaning

• barbarian noun Historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.
• beard noun The hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and jaw of a man's face.

Senses

bàrbar is used for these senses in English:

• barbarian Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
• beard (intransitive, obsolete) To grow hair on the chin and jaw.

barbarian — full definition

1. noun Historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.
2. noun A crude, uncultured, or brutally violent person.
3. adj Uncivilized or savage in nature.

beard — full definition

1. noun The hair that grows on the chin, cheeks, and jaw of a man's face.
2. noun Slang for a person who accompanies someone (often as a partner in public) to hide that person's sexual orientation or a secret relationship.
3. verb To confront someone boldly and openly, often facing them down despite the risk.

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