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Savage (Noun)

A member of an uncivilized people.

Nouns denoting people.

The European explorers encountered a group of savages on the remote island.
In the early days of colonialism, the native inhabitants were often characterized as savages by the colonizers.
The savage from the jungle was an outcast among his own people for his unusual curiosity about the outside world.
The settlers were wary of the savages that roamed the frontier, fearing they would attack their homes.
The writer's depiction of the indigenous people as savages was widely criticized for its stereotypical and inaccurate portrayal.

A cruelly rapacious person.

Nouns denoting people.

The corrupt business executive was a savage who would stop at nothing to eliminate his competitors and amass wealth.
Her ex-partner was a savage who left her emotionally scarred after their tumultuous relationship ended.
In the novel, the warlord was portrayed as a savage who brutalized his enemies and terrorized innocent civilians.
The politician's critics accused him of being a savage who prioritized profits over people's welfare and the environment.
The serial killer was a savage who preyed on vulnerable victims, leaving a trail of destruction and grief in his wake.