Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

wildling

Noun

/ˈwīldliŋ/

Definition

A person, especially a child, who has lived in a natural or wild environment, away from civilization; a person who behaves in a natural or untamed manner.

Examples

The wildling ran through the forest, free and unafraid of the rules of the city.
In stories, wildlings are often depicted as living outside the boundaries of civilization.
She was raised by a wildling, learning to communicate with nature rather than with people.

Meaning

The term often refers to someone who is not familiar with the norms and conventions of society, suggesting a sense of innocence or a return to nature.