barbarian
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //bɑɹˈbɛɹiən// UK //bɑːbˈeəɹiən// bar·bar·ian
n. a person who is seen as uncivilized, wild, or lacking in culture. In history, it was used to describe people from groups that were not part of a major empire like Rome.
n. an individual perceived as primitive, uncivilized, or lacking in cultural refinement. Historically used to designate members of a group or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations, such as the Roman Empire.
The ancient empire built a wall to keep out the barbarian tribes.
The invaders were dismissed as barbarians by the local scholars, who ignored the complex social structures of the nomadic groups.
Usage
Often used figuratively to describe someone who behaves in a crude or destructive manner.