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noble savage

Syllabification: (no·ble sav·age)
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Definition of noble savage

noun

(usually the noble savage)
  • a representative of primitive humankind as idealized in Romantic literature, symbolizing the innate goodness of humanity when free from the corrupting influence of civilization.

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