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barbarian
/bɑːˈbɛəriən/
noun
barbarzyńca
Definition
A member of a people not belonging to one of the great civilizations (regarded as uncivilized), or a cruel, brutal, or uncivilized person.
Examples
The Roman Empire often fought against barbarian tribes on its borders.
Imperium Rzymskie często walczyło z plemionami barbarzyńców na swoich granicach.
He called his rude neighbor a barbarian for his disrespectful behavior.
Nazwał swojego niegrzecznego sąsiada barbarzyńcą za jego lekceważące zachowanie.
Collocations
savage barbarianancient barbarianhorde of barbarians
adjective
barbarzyński
Definition
Relating to or characteristic of barbarians; uncivilized or brutal.
Examples
The barbarian invasion destroyed many ancient cities and cultures.
Barbarzyńska inwazja zniszczyła wiele starożytnych miast i kultur.
His barbarian behavior shocked everyone at the formal dinner party.
Jego barbarzyńskie zachowanie zszokowało wszystkich na formalnym przyjęciu.
Synonyms
Collocations
barbarian hordesbarbarian customsbarbarian acts
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