vilde — meaning in English

English meaning

• Heathen noun Historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
• maverick noun A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
• savage adj Extremely fierce, violent, or brutal.

Senses

vilde is used for these senses in English:

• heathen (by extension) An uncultured or uncivilized person, philistine.
• maverick Showing independence in thoughts or actions.
• savage (historical, now, pejorative, ) A person not living in a civilization; a barbarian.

Heathen — full definition

1. noun Historically, a person who does not follow one of the major world religions; more recently, a follower of modern pagan Heathenry.
2. adj Relating to such beliefs or practices.

maverick — full definition

1. noun A person who thinks and acts independently, refusing to follow the usual rules or conventions of their group.
2. adj Independent-minded and unwilling to conform.

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