bɑː(ɹ).ˈbɛə.ɹi.ən bɑɹ.ˈbɛəɹ.i.ən bɑː(ɹ)ˈbæɹɪk ˈsævɪdʒ without civilizing influences barbarian invaders barbaric practices a savage people fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient wild tribes unrestrained and crudely rich barbaric use of color or ornament