primitivism

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Synonyms: primitivist, primitives, primitivity, primitivists

Antonyms: primitivist, primitives, primitivity, primitivists

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Noun

1. The state or quality of being [[primitive]].
2. The [[opinion]] that life was better or more moral among primitive peoples, or among children, and has [[deteriorate]]d with [[civilization]].
3. Any of a group of related styles in the arts, influenced by a belief in the superiority of [[primitive]] forms.

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