Savages

Savages is a term with several uses in language and culture. Historically, the word has been used to describe groups perceived as uncivilized by outsiders. It derives from Old French sauvage, from Latin silva meaning forest, and has long carried pejorative, colonial connotations in modern usage.

In popular culture, Savages is the title of Don Winslow's 2010 crime novel about rival drug cartels, which was adapted into a 2012 film directed by Oliver Stone. The film follows the intertwined paths of two California marijuana growers and a Mexican cartel, highlighting themes of violence and loyalty.

In music, Savages is the name of a British post-punk band formed in 2011, noted for their aggressive sound and the 2013 album Silence Yourself. The plural form is also used in various other artistic works, songs, and media titles, separate from uses of the singular "savage."