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Barbarian vs Uncivilised - What's the difference?

barbarian | uncivilised | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between barbarian and uncivilised

is that barbarian is relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior while uncivilised is an alternative spelling of uncivilized.

As a noun barbarian

is an uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.

barbarian

Adjective

(-)
  • Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
  • Synonyms

    * barbaric * barbarous

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
  • (derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.
  • A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.
  • (derogatory) A person destitute of culture; a Philistine.
  • A cruel, savage, brutal person; one without pity or humanity.
  • * Philips
  • Thou fell barbarian .

    uncivilised

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)