Barbarian vs. Viking

Barbarian vs. Viking — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Barbarian and Viking

Barbarianadjective

Relating to people, countries or customs perceived as uncivilized or inferior.

Vikingnoun

any of the Scandinavian people who raided the coasts of Europe from the 8th to the 11th centuries

Barbariannoun

(historical) A non-Greek or a non-Roman.

Barbariannoun

An uncivilized or uncultured person, originally compared to the hellenistic Greco-Roman civilisation; often associated with fighting or other such shows of strength.

Barbariannoun

(derogatory) Someone from a developing country or backward culture.

Barbariannoun

A warrior, clad in fur or leather, associated with sword and sorcery stories.

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Barbariannoun

(derogatory) A person destitute of culture; a Philistine.

Barbariannoun

A cruel, savage, brutal person; one without pity or humanity.

Barbariannoun

(derogatory) A foreigner, especially with barbaric qualities as in the above definitions.

Barbariannoun

a member of an uncivilized people

Barbariannoun

a crude uncouth ill-bred person lacking culture or refinement

Barbarianadjective

without civilizing influences;

barbarian invadersbarbaric practicesa savage peoplefighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficientwild tribes
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