■ noun
1》 (in ancient times) a member of a people not belonging to one of the major civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian).
2》 an uncultured or brutish person.
■ adjective
1》 relating to ancient ~s.
2》 uncultured; brutish.
Origin
ME: from OFr. barbarien , from barbare , or from L. barbarus , from Gk barbaros 'foreign'.