definitions

wild man

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noun

a person who is uncivilized; a savage.
a person of violent temper, erratic behavior, etc.
a person of extreme or outrageous political opinions.

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Nearby words

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Origin of wild man

Middle English word dating back to 1250–1300
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British Dictionary definitions for wild man

wild man

noun

a savage
an extremist in politics
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