savagery

Meanings

• noun

  Cruel and violent behavior towards other living beings.

  - "The savagery of the wild animals in the jungle is legendary."
  - "The savagery of war is unimaginable."

• noun

  A state of primitive simplicity and lack of civilization.

  - "The tribe lived in savagery, with no modern conveniences."
  - "The explorer described the savagery of the uncharted lands."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with savagery
vagary , fragility , agility , pugnacity , valority

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Variants

List of all variants of savagery that leads to same result
savageries , savagery

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Etymology

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From Old French savagerie, from savage, wild, untamed.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'savagery' was used extensively during the colonial era to justify the exploitation and oppression of indigenous peoples.

2. The word 'savage' was once used as a term of endearment, but its meaning has shifted over time to become pejorative.

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Related Concepts

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1. barbarism: A related term to savagery, meaning a lack of civilization or refinement.

2. primitivism: A cultural and artistic movement that celebrates simplicity and a return to nature, often romanticizing savagery.

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Culture

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The term 'savagery' has been used historically to describe indigenous peoples and other groups considered 'uncivilized'. It is a pejorative term that has been used to justify colonialism, slavery, and other forms of oppression.

How to Memorize "savagery"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a wild animal attacking its prey, or a group of people living in a primitive village.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with images of violence, brutality, and a lack of civilization.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym SAVAGE: Savagery is A Violent and Animalistic Gesture.

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