The difference between Barbarian and Barbarous
When used as adjectives, barbarian means relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior, whereas barbarous means not classical or pure.
Barbarian is also noun with the meaning: a non-greek or a non-roman.
check bellow for the other definitions of Barbarian and Barbarous
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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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Barbarous as an adjective (said of, _, language):
Not classical or pure.
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Barbarous as an adjective:
uncivilized, uncultured
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Barbarous as an adjective:
Like a barbarian, especially in sound; noisy, dissonant.
Examples:
"I did but prompt the age to quit their cloggs"
"By the known rules of antient libertie,"
"When strait a barbarous noise environs me"
"Of Owles and Cuckoes, Asses, Apes and Doggs - [[s:I did but prompt the age to quit their cloggs I did but prompt the age to quit their cloggs]], [[w:John Milton John Milton]] (1673)"