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Definition of wildman

wildman

/ˈwaɪldˌmæn/
wild · man
Plural:wildmen
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• noun

1

A man who behaves in a reckless, boisterous, or unrestrained manner, defying social conventions.

Example

"The legendary rock drummer had a reputation as a wildman both on and off the stage."

2

A mythical or folkloric figure depicted as an untamed, hair-covered humanoid living in forests or wilderness areas, prominent in medieval European art and global folklore.

Example

"Carvings of the medieval wildman can still be seen on the stone columns of several old European cathedrals."

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• Nearby Words

wildlife
wildling
wildly
wildman
wildness
wilds
wildwood

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed as a closed compound of "wild" and "man", evolving from the medieval European folklore figure of the "wild man of the woods" (Latin homo sylvestris), a hairy, untamed humanoid dwelling beyond the boundaries of civilization.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Wildman. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/wildman
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