noble savages

Definition of noble savagesnext
plural of noble savage
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Noun
  • In most academic histories of European imperialism written in this century, the Europeans are the barbarians, killing and raping and looting on an unprecedented scale.
    David A. Bell, The New York Review of Books, 19 Mar. 2026
  • And if any of you barbarians out there slather ranch dressing on your wings, there’s a special place in hell just for you.
    Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Smoothbrain libs and savages can KMA.
    Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 18 May 2026
  • This notion was based on outdated presumptions of hillforts as being occupied by violent, prehistoric savages.
    News Desk, Artforum, 10 Apr. 2026
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“Noble savages.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/noble%20savages. Accessed 27 May. 2026.

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