barbarous

Meanings

• Adjective

  Savage, uncivilized, or rude in behavior or character.

  - "The tribes living in the jungle were considered barbarous."
  - "Despite his barbarous behavior, he was a respected leader in his community."

• Adjective

  Belonging to or characteristic of barbarians.

  - "The barbarous customs of ancient civilizations fascinated historians."
  - "The barbarous music of the tribal people was both primal and captivating."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with barbarous
absurd , allured , bored , chord , dured , endured , fleur , heard , impaired , inquired , lured , mired , natured , perdured , reheard , soured , tired

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Variants

List of all variants of barbarous that leads to same result
barbarous , barbarously , barbarousness , barbarousnesses

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Originally meant 'foreign,' from the Greek word 'barbaros,' which meant 'stranger' or 'non-Greek.' Over time, the term came to be used to describe uncivilized or uncultured people.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'barbarous' was used to describe the ancient Greeks by the ancient Romans.

2. In medieval Europe, the term 'barbarian' was used to describe anyone who was not Christian.

3. The term 'barbarous' is often used in the context of ancient history to describe people who lived before the rise of classical civilization.

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Related Concepts

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1. Savagery: The state or quality of being savage or uncivilized.

2. Primitivism: The belief that primitive or uncivilized art or culture is superior to that of a more advanced society.

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Culture

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The term 'barbarous' has been used throughout history to describe various cultures and societies that were considered uncivilized or primitive by those in power. In literature, the term is often used to depict savage or uncivilized people, and in art, it can refer to images of primal or untamed beauty.

How to Memorize "barbarous"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a group of people living in the wilderness, hunting and gathering food, and wearing animal skins. This is a visual representation of the term 'barbarous'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'barbarous' with words like 'savage,' 'uncivilized,' and 'uncultured.'

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase such as 'Barbarians Are Rude Savages' to help remember the meaning of the term.

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