Definitions

1. noun

A person, typically from a primitive or uncivilized society, who is seen as being brutal, savage, or uncultured.

“The barbarian hordes swept through the village, leaving destruction in their wake.”

2. noun

A person who lacks refinement or culture.

“He was a barbarian when it came to etiquette, not knowing the proper way to use a fork.”

3. adjective

Lacking refinement or culture.

“The barbarian art of tattooing has become more accepted in modern society.”