The difference between Barbarian and Barbaric
When used as adjectives, barbarian means relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior, whereas barbaric means of or relating to a barbarian.
Barbarian is also noun with the meaning: a non-greek or a non-roman.
check bellow for the other definitions of Barbarian and Barbaric
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Barbarian as an adjective:
Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.
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Barbarian as a noun (historical):
A non-Greek or a non-Roman.
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Barbarian as a noun:
An or , originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.
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Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):
Someone from a country or culture.
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Barbarian as a noun:
A , clad in fur or leather, associated with stories.
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Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):
A person destitute of ; a .
Examples:
"rfquotek M. Arnold"
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Barbarian as a noun:
A , , person; one without pity or humanity.
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Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):
A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions.
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Barbaric as an adjective:
of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilised, uncultured or uncouth
Examples:
"Killing doctors is barbaric."
"ant nonbarbaric"