uncivilized
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/ʌnsˈɪvəlˌaɪzd/
uncivilised

Definition & Meaning of "uncivilized"in English

uncivilized
01

(of actions, practices, or beliefs) viewed as brutal, inhumane, or lacking in moral or social refinement

Examples
Torturing prisoners is considered an uncivilized practice that has no place in modern society.
02

(of societies or cultures) lacking the social structures, technologies, and advancements typical of modern societies

Old use
Examples
The explorers believed they had encountered an uncivilized tribe with no written language.
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