savage
|sav-age|
B2
/ˈsævɪdʒ/
fierce and uncontrolled
Etymology
Etymology Information
'savage' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'sauvage,' where 'sauvage' meant 'wild.'
Historical Evolution
'sauvage' transformed into the Middle English word 'savage,' and eventually became the modern English word 'savage.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'wild or untamed,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings of 'fierce, violent, and uncontrolled.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person regarded as primitive or uncivilized.
The explorers encountered a tribe of savages.
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Verb 1
to attack ferociously and maul.
The dog savaged the intruder.
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Last updated: 2025/03/22 15:36