savage

Meanings

• adjective, noun

  A person who lives at a very primitive level, without the influence of civilization or modern conveniences.

  - "The group of people living in the rainforest are considered savage."
  - "The savage conditions of the wilderness made survival difficult."

• adjective

  Cruel, violent, or uncivilized.

  - "His savage temper caused him to lash out in anger."
  - "The savage treatment of prisoners was condemned by human rights groups."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsævɪdʒ/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1684729"

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Synonyms

wicked

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with savage
cage , rage , vage

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Variants

List of all variants of savage that leads to same result
savage , savagely , savageness , savagenesses , savager , savagest , savages , savaged , savaging , Michael Joseph Savage , Savage , noble savage , noble savages , Landor , Walter Landor , Walter Savage Landor

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'salvus,' meaning 'safe' or 'sound,' the term 'savage' originally referred to people who were not part of the Roman civilization. Over time, it came to be used to describe people who lived in a primitive or uncivilized manner.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'savage' has often been used in a derogatory way to describe indigenous peoples and other marginalized groups.

2. The word 'savage' comes from the Latin word 'salvus,' which means 'safe' or 'sound'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Primitivism: A cultural and artistic movement that emphasizes the value of primitive art and the rejection of modern civilization.

2. Indigenous peoples: Groups of people who have lived in a particular region since before the arrival of Europeans or other external influences.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'savage' has often been used to describe indigenous peoples or those living in primitive conditions. It has also been used as a pejorative term to dehumanize and marginalize certain groups. In art, the image of the savage has been used to explore themes of primitivism and the natural world.

How to Memorize "savage"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person living in a forest, wearing animal skins and using tools made of stone. Visualize their daily activities, such as hunting, gathering food, and building shelter.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'savage' with images of primitive people, uncivilized behavior, and the natural world.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the first letter of each definition: 'S' for 'primitive level,' 'A' for 'uncivilized,' and 'V' for 'violent or uncivilized'.

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