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wildling

/wɪldlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does wildling mean?

noun

A person who lives in the wilderness, often in a primitive or self-sufficient way. A wildling can also refer to a person who is untamed or uncontrolled, often in a romantic or poetic sense.

Example

"The wildling had been living in the forest for years, surviving off the land and avoiding human contact."

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