The difference between Barbarian and Pagan
When used as nouns, barbarian means a non-greek or a non-roman, whereas pagan means a person not adhering to an abrahamist religion.
When used as adjectives, barbarian means relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior, whereas pagan means relating to, characteristic of or adhering to non-abrahamist religions (i.e. not christianity, judaism, or islam), especially earlier polytheism.
check bellow for the other definitions of Barbarian and Pagan
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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:
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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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Pagan as an adjective:
Relating to, characteristic of or adhering to non-Abrahamist religions (i.e. not Christianity, Judaism, or Islam), especially earlier polytheism.
Examples:
"Many converted societies transformed their pagan deities into saints."
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Pagan as an adjective (by extension, pejorative):
Savage, immoral, uncivilized, wild.
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Pagan as a noun:
A person not adhering to an Abrahamist religion; a follower of a pantheistic or nature-worshipping religion.
Examples:
"This community has a surprising number of pagans."
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Pagan as a noun (by extension, pejorative):
An uncivilized or unsocialized person.
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Pagan as a noun (by extension, pejorative):
An unruly, badly educated child.