der Barbare, -n

The German word "Barbare" (often appearing as "Barbar" in its masculine form) refers to a "barbarian" or someone considered uncivilized, often implying a lack of culture or refinement. It is derived from the Greek word "barbaros," which originally referred to foreign people who did not speak Greek or lived outside of the Greek civilization.

Similar words in German include "Wilder" (wild person) and "Unmensch" (inhuman person).

The difference is that "Barbare" typically refers to someone who acts contrary to civilized norms, often in a sociopolitical or cultural context, while "Wilder" may imply a person who lives in an untamed or savage state. "Unmensch" tends to imply extreme moral degradation or lack of humanity.