The term "βάρβαρους" (barbarians) originates from ancient Greece, where it was used to describe people who were considered outsiders or non-Greek speakers. The Greeks viewed these groups as culturally different and often less civilized. This label was not limited to a specific ethnicity but applied broadly to various tribes and nations, including the Persians, Celts, and Germans. In Roman times, the term continued to be used to describe groups that threatened the Roman Empire, such as the Visigoths and Huns. Over time, "barbarian" evolved to signify anyone perceived as uncivilized or primitive, reflecting the cultural biases of the societies that used the term.