uncivilized

English

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Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/
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Etymology 1

From un- +‎ civilized.[1]

Adjective

uncivilized (comparative more uncivilized, superlative most uncivilized)

  1. Not having developed a civilization.
  2. Crude, barbarous, wild, uncultured.
  3. Lacking good manners.
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References

  1. ^ Douglas Harper (2001–2025) “uncivilized”, in Online Etymology Dictionary.

Etymology 2

Verb

uncivilized

  1. simple past and past participle of uncivilize
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