A Greek word used in the New Testament (Romans 1:14) to denote one of another nation. In Colossians 3:11, the word more definitely designates those nations of the Roman empire that did not speak Greek. In 1 Corinthians 14:11, it simply refers to one speaking a different language. The inhabitants of Malta are so called (Acts 28:1, 2, 4). They were originally a Carthaginian colony. This word nowhere in Scripture bears the meaning it does in modern times.

Noah Webster's New International Dictionary of the English Language

1. (n.) A foreigner.

2. (n.) A man in a rule, savage, or uncivilized state.

3. (n.) A person destitute of culture.

4. (n.) A cruel, savage, brutal man; one destitute of pity or humanity.

5. (a.) Of, or pertaining to, or resembling, barbarians; rude; uncivilized; barbarous; as, barbarian governments or nations.