as in savages
an uncivilized person
the invading Germanic tribes were viewed as barbarians by the citizens of ancient Rome
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Recent Examples of barbarians
The Gauls had been described as barbarians by Julius Caesar and Livy, but now had become these Ur people, far more ancient and civilized than their ancient Roman detractors.
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JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
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savages
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These are the grifting savages who’ve shown their gratitude to hard-working Americans who rescued them from their primitive native lands by robbing us blind while calling us racists and demanding even more handouts.—
Howie Carr,
Boston Herald,
24 Oct. 2025
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“Barbarians.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/barbarians. Accessed 30 Oct. 2025.
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