(adj) without civilizing influences; ; ; ; -Margaret Meade, Syn. wild, uncivilized, uncivilised, barbaric, savage, Example:barbarian invaders; barbaric practices; a savage people; fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient; wild tribes
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)
a. [ L. barbaricus foreign, barbaric, Gr. barbariko`s. ] 1. Of, or from, barbarian nations; foreign; -- often with reference to barbarous nations of east. “Barbaric pearl and gold.” Milton. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Of or pertaining to, or resembling, an uncivilized person or people; barbarous; barbarian; destitute of refinement. “Wild, barbaric music.” Sir W. Scott. [ 1913 Webster ]