feral man
Noun: A person who has lived isolated from human contact from a very young age, and therefore lacks the socialization, language, and behaviors typical of human society. This term often refers to individuals who have grown up in the wild or under extreme neglect.
The term "feral man" is used to describe a specific, rare, and often historical or legendary case of extreme human isolation and lack of enculturation. It is an academic or descriptive term, not a clinical diagnosis.
- The story of the feral man discovered in the forests of France fascinated psychologists studying language acquisition.
- Historical accounts of a feral man often raise questions about the nature versus nurture debate.
- Researchers documented the case of a feral man who had apparently been raised by wolves.
- The concept of the feral man is central to discussions in developmental psychology about critical periods for learning language and social norms.
- In literature and philosophy, the figure of the feral man is sometimes used to explore ideas about the innate state of humanity outside of society.
- Feral child (n): A more common and modern term with the same meaning, often preferred as it is not gender-specific.
- Wild child (n): A less formal term for a feral child.
- Unsociable person: This is a weak synonym, as it generally implies a choice or personality trait, not a complete lack of socialization.
- Isolate (n): A person who is separated from others, but not necessarily from a young age or lacking basic socialization.
The term "feral man" specifically implies a profound deficit in human socialization due to extreme environmental circumstances. It does not refer to: - A person who is simply introverted, shy, or antisocial. - A person who chooses to live in solitude as an adult. - A person with a developmental or psychological disorder that affects social interaction, unless it is compounded by extreme isolation from infancy.
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a person who is not socialized
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