transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈbär-b(ə-)rəs ]
adjective
Etymology: Latin barbarus, from Greek barbaros foreign, ignorant
Date: 15th century
1.
a. : uncivilized
b. : lacking culture or refinement : philistine
2. : characterized by the occurrence of barbarisms
barbarous language
3. : mercilessly harsh or cruel
barbarous crimes
Synonyms: see fierce
• bar·ba·rous·ly adverb
• bar·ba·rous·ness noun