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

  1. Barbarian as an adjective:

    Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

  1. Barbarian as a noun (historical):

    A non-Greek or a non-Roman.

  2. Barbarian as a noun:

    An or , originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.

  3. Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):

    Someone from a country or culture.

  4. Barbarian as a noun:

    A , clad in fur or leather, associated with stories.

  5. Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):

    A person destitute of ; a .

    Examples:

    "rfquotek M. Arnold"

  6. Barbarian as a noun:

    A , , person; one without pity or humanity.

  7. Barbarian as a noun (derogatory):

    A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions.

  1. Barbaric as an adjective:

    of or relating to a barbarian; uncivilised, uncultured or uncouth

    Examples:

    "Killing doctors is barbaric."

    "ant nonbarbaric"

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