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Definition feral in British English

feral adjective

adjective
/ˈferəl/
1

a feral cat or other animal is one that lives in a wild state but was once kept as a pet or lived on a farm

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2

used to describe people who behave in a wild or violent way

Example

There is a growing army of feral teenagers on the streets causing all kinds of trouble.

Example

This is a feral, deeply competitive industry.

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Definition feral in British English