uncivilized
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Adj — Lacking the organised institutions and culture associated with civilization.
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How to use uncivilized
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The historical sense applied to whole societies is now widely seen as outdated and biased; the everyday sense about bad manners is still common.
Etymology
From un- + civilized.
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What does “uncivilized” mean?
The word “uncivilized” means lacking the organised institutions and culture associated with civilization. In plain terms, either lacking a developed society, or simply behaving in a rude, crude way.
How do you pronounce “uncivilized”?
“Uncivilized” is pronounced uhn-SIH-vuh-lyzd (/ʌnˈsɪvəlaɪzd/ in IPA).
How do you use “uncivilized” in a sentence?
Here is “uncivilized” used in a sentence: “Early explorers wrongly labelled many advanced societies as uncivilized.”
What part of speech is “uncivilized”?
“Uncivilized” is an adjective.
How many meanings does “uncivilized” have?
“Uncivilized” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: lacking the organised institutions and culture associated with civilization.