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What is the difference between brutal and barbarian?

brutal | barbarian |

As adjectives the difference between brutal and barbarian

is that brutal is (savagely violent)Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel while barbarian is relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

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.

brutal

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • (senseid)Savagely violent, vicious, ruthless, or cruel
  • Crude or unfeeling in manner or speech.
  • Harsh; unrelenting
  • Disagreeably precise or penetrating
  • (music, figuratively) In extreme metal, to describe the speed of the music and the density of riffs.
  • Synonyms

    * barbaric * cold-blooded * savage * vicious

    Antonyms

    * gentle * kind

    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 .