atavist

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Synonyms: atavism

Antonyms: atavism

Related words from Datamuse; suggestions, not definitions.

Noun

1. A [[genetic]] characteristic emerging after an [[absence]] from several [[generation]]s.
2. A person of [[atavistic]] beliefs or [[habit]]s.

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