hunnic

/ˈhʌnɪk/

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of the Huns, a nomadic people who lived in Eastern Europe from the 3rd to the 10th centuries

“The Hunnic horde swept across the steppes, leaving destruction in their wake.”

2. noun

a member of the Huns

“The Hunnic tribes were known for their fierce warrior culture.”

3. proper noun

the Hunnic Empire or the Hunnic language

“The Hunnic Empire was a vast and powerful state that stretched from the Danube to the Volga.”

Synonyms

  • barbarian
  • nomadic
  • savage

Antonyms

  • civilized
  • urban