barbarian
US /bɑːrˈber.i.ən/
UK /bɑːrˈber.i.ən/
1.
barbaro
a member of a community or tribe not belonging to one of the great civilizations (Greek, Roman, Christian).
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The Roman Empire eventually fell to the invading barbarians.
L'Impero Romano alla fine cadde per mano dei barbari invasori.
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Ancient Greeks often referred to non-Greek speakers as barbarians.
Gli antichi Greci spesso si riferivano ai non parlanti greco come barbari.
2.
barbaro, brutale
a person who is uncivilized, brutal, or cruel.
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His behavior at the party was absolutely barbarian.
Il suo comportamento alla festa è stato assolutamente barbaro.
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Only a true barbarian would treat animals with such cruelty.
Solo un vero barbaro tratterebbe gli animali con tale crudeltà.
1.
barbaro, crudele
uncivilized, brutal, or cruel.
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The conquerors committed many barbarian acts against the defeated population.
I conquistatori commisero molti atti barbari contro la popolazione sconfitta.
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It was a truly barbarian display of power.
Fu una dimostrazione di potere veramente barbara.