Savage
From the late 1600's and a two or three centuries after, this word had a different meaning in the United States, and was a term introduced by conquestors who took over turtle island and have not reliquished control since. The definition was synonymous with "barbaric". It with the same vile intention that the n-word was used. It was often used to justify the conquestor's ability to use blatant disrespect and other crimes against humanity, because "it's okay to hurt bad people, it's okay to steal from bad people, it's okay if bad people die."
I can't speak for all natives, but I'm not ready to reclaim it yet, considering that most of y'all think we don't even exist anymore.
I can't speak for all natives, but I'm not ready to reclaim it yet, considering that most of y'all think we don't even exist anymore.
"round-up the savages"
"despite our bests attempts at civilizing them, they return to their savage tendencies."
"despite our bests attempts at civilizing them, they return to their savage tendencies."
Savage by yourworstnightmare03 August 3, 2024
savage
a person who would chop your head off and eat it too. a sick, animal-like nature that someone turned into a word for a cool dude.
savage by neobanditfromrunescape July 17, 2026
savage..
1 {adjective}: An act that is either cool or hardcore, going beyond the normal scope of the given situation.
2 {noun}: A person who often displays savage behavior according to the above definition
2 {noun}: A person who often displays savage behavior according to the above definition
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