barbaric
English
Etymology
From Ancient Greek βαρβαρικός (barbarikós, “barbaric, savage, fierce”).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk/, /bɑː(ɹ)ˈbɛɹɪk/
Adjective
barbaric (comparative more barbaric, superlative most barbaric)
- of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilised, uncultured or uncouth
- Killing doctors is barbaric.
- Antonym: nonbarbaric
Translations
uncivilised
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