Local English word record

savage

adjective · 8 senses

without civilizing influences-Margaret Meade

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Examples

  • barbarian invaders
  • barbaric practices
  • a savage people
  • fighting is crude and uncivilized especially if the weapons are efficient
  • wild tribes

Word relationships

Synonyms

barbarian, barbaric, uncivilized, uncivilised, wild

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