2006-06-24 16:35:08 · 5 answers · asked by chan-chan 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
It is from the Greek barbaros, meaning foreign. The ancient Greeks considered foreigners to be less cultured than themselves (they were), hence the negative connotation.
2006-06-24 19:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by Jeannie 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Look up barbarians. It is an early german word for Barbarbeque. I hope you don't use these answers for your homework, people are trying to mess with you by giving silly answers like mine.
2006-06-24 23:38:54 · answer #2 · answered by Sue Chef 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I was going to answer your question.But that word was used widely this past week in reference to how those two soldiers were killed. I live in Oregon so the death of the soldier from Oregon hits the heart pretty hard.Out of respect for him and his family I won't answer your question!
2006-06-24 23:43:41 · answer #3 · answered by Jo 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
14th century. Directly or via Old French barbarique from Latin barbaricus , from Greek barbarikos , from barbaros
2006-06-24 23:40:18 · answer #4 · answered by MellyMel 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why don't you just use the search engine, buddy? Are you an internet barbarian?
2006-06-24 23:39:05 · answer #5 · answered by jacek s 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋