'uncivilized' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'civilized', which comes from the Latin 'civilis', meaning 'relating to a citizen'.

'uncivilized' changed from the Old French word 'civilisé' and eventually became the modern English word 'uncivilized'.

Initially, it meant 'not relating to a citizen', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not socially or culturally advanced'.