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primitivism

prim·i·tiv·ism [ prímmiti vìzzəm ]


noun 
Definition:
 
1. state of being primitive: the state of being primitive, or the qualities associated with being primitive

2. arts simplicity of style: simplicity or naiveté of artistic style

3. opposition to modern life: the belief that less technologically dependent cultures and ways of living are inherently better than more technologically dependent ones


prim·i·tiv·ist noun, adjective
prim·i·tiv·is·tic [ prìmmiti vístik ] adjective
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