Barbarian

The term "barbarian" historically referred to groups of people outside of the established civilizations, often considered uncivilized or primitive by those within advanced societies like Rome or Greece. These groups typically lacked the sophisticated institutions, art, and writing systems of the civilizations they encountered. Today, "barbarian" is used more metaphorically or historically to describe someone perceived as rough, unrefined, or lacking cultural sophistication, but it is important to understand it originated from perceptions of cultural difference and is considered outdated and disrespectful when used derogatorily.