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without civilizing influences

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  1. adj. without civilizing influences
  2. adj. unrestrained and crudely rich
  3. 1. Of, or from, barbarian nations; foreign; -- often with reference to barbarous nations of east. "Barbaric pearl and gold." Milton. 2. Of or pertaining to, or resembling, an uncivilized person or people; barbarous; barbarian; destitute of refinement. "Wild, barbaric music." Sir W. Scott.
  4. j:100 s. unrestrained and crudely rich