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noble savage

The phrase “noble savage” has 4 syllables: no-ble sav-age

It's pronounced as /ˈnoʊbəl ˈsævɪdʒ/

What is synonym and antonym for noble savage?

In the thesaurus, “noble savage” has 5 synonyms.

Here are synonyms for noble savage along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for noble savage

Meanings of noble savage

  • noun
    1. A stock character embodying the concept of an idealized indigene or outsider who has not been corrupted by civilization and therefore symbolizes humanity's innate goodness.

Example Sentences

  • The novel romanticizes the idea of the noble savage living in harmony with nature.
  • Critics argue that the concept of the noble savage is both outdated and patronizing.
  • Philosophers once debated whether humans were better as a noble savage or as civilized beings.
  • The film’s hero is portrayed as a kind of noble savage untouched by modern corruption.
  • The myth of the noble savage has influenced literature for centuries.

On this page you'll find 5 synonyms or another words to noble savage, such as: barbarian, heathen, neanderthal, primitive, savage.

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