Definition

A person or creature that lives in a natural state, often away from civilization, or a wild plant or animal.

Example

The wildling roamed freely in the forest, far from any human settlement.

Conversation

I found this amazing plant in the garden yesterday.

Oh really? Is it a wildling?

Yeah, it looks like it just grew there on its own.

That's cool! I love when nature surprises us like that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Wildling → The word is formed from "wild" (from Old English "wild", meaning untamed or natural) and "-ling" (a diminutive suffix in Old English, meaning little or young). A wildling refers to a person or creature that is untamed or living in a natural state, often used to describe someone from the wild or wilderness.

Memory Tip

Think of 'wild' meaning untamed and '-ling' suggesting a small or young version. A wildling is like a little one from the wild.

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