barbarian in Greek
barbarian in Greek is βάρβαρος, βαρβαρικός, απολίτιστος — barbarian means historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.
barbarian in Greek
βάρβαρος
Pronounced: varvaros
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
βαρβαρικός
Pronounced: varvarikos
Relating to people, countries, or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
βάρβαρος
Pronounced: varvaros
βάρβαρος
Pronounced: varvaros
(derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
απολίτιστος
Pronounced: apolitistos
(derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
What does "barbarian" mean?
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noun Historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.
"Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians."
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noun A crude, uncultured, or brutally violent person.
"He ate with his hands like a total barbarian at the dinner table."
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adj Uncivilized or savage in nature.
"The invading army was known for its barbarian tactics."
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barbarian in a sentence
- Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians.
- He ate with his hands like a total barbarian at the dinner table.
- The invading army was known for its barbarian tactics.
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What is "barbarian" in Greek?
"barbarian" in Greek is βάρβαρος, βαρβαρικός, απολίτιστος. barbarian means: Historically, someone from outside Greek or Roman civilization, viewed by the Greeks and Romans as uncivilized.
How do you pronounce βάρβαρος?
"barbarian" in Greek is βάρβαρος, pronounced "varvaros".
How do you use "barbarian" in a sentence?
Example: "Roman writers described the invading tribes as barbarians." In Greek, "barbarian" is βάρβαρος, βαρβαρικός, απολίτιστος.
Are there other ways to say "barbarian" in Greek?
Yes — Greek has 3 translations listed for "barbarian": βάρβαρος, βαρβαρικός, απολίτιστος.
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