noble savages

The phrase “noble savages” has 5 syllables: no-ble sav-a-ges

It's pronounced as /ˈnoʊbəl ˈsævədʒɪz/


What is synonym and antonym for noble savages?

In the thesaurus, “noble savages” has 6 synonyms.

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


Synonyms for noble savages

Meanings of noble savages

  • 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 explorers wrote about meeting people they called noble savages.
  • Many novels of that era feature tribes depicted as noble savages.
  • Historians criticize the stereotype of indigenous people as noble savages.
  • The myth of noble savages shaped European views of untouched lands.
  • Anthropologists now reject the idea of communities being mere noble savages.

On this page you'll find 6 synonyms or another words to noble savages, such as: barbarians, heathen, heathens, neanderthals, primitives, savages.

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