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barbarian

[/bɑːrˈbɛəriən/]
nounmasculinepl: barbarians
bárbaro
1. A member of a primitive or uncivilized people; historically, non-Greek or non-Roman peoples
The barbarians invaded the Roman Empire.
Os bárbaros invadiram o Império Romano.
2. A crude, savage, or brutal person; someone lacking culture or refinement
He behaved like a barbarian at the dinner table.
Ele se comportou como um bárbaro na mesa de jantar.
3. A person who is perceived as uncivilized or uncultured
They dismissed the foreign visitors as barbarians.
Eles desprezavam os visitantes estrangeiros como bárbaros.
NYC Slang
savage (informal modern usage meaning impressive/cool)
Synonyms
savagebruteuncivilized personphilistine
Antonyms
civilized personcultured individualgentleman

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
bárbaro
Standard usage, also used informally to mean 'awesome'
Portugal
bárbaro
Standard usage, historical context more common

Related Idioms & Phrases

act like a barbarian
barbarian at the gates
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