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uncivilized

un·ci·vi·lized

UK/ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ US/ʌˈnsɪvʌlaɪzd/ uncommon

adjective

1.

without civilizing influences

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

Origin

See the etymology of the corresponding lemma form.

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