primitivism

prim·i·tiv·ism

P p

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [prim-i-ti-viz-uh m]
- /ˈprɪm ɪ tɪˌvɪz əm/
- /ˈprɪmɪtɪvɪzəm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [prim-i-ti-viz-uh m]
- /ˈprɪm ɪ tɪˌvɪz əm/

Definitions of primitivism word

noun primitivism a recurrent theory or belief, as in philosophy or art, that the qualities of primitive or chronologically early cultures are superior to those of contemporary civilization. 1
noun primitivism the state of being primitive: the primitivism of the Stone Age peoples. 1
noun primitivism the qualities or style characterizing primitive art. 1
noun primitivism the condition of being primitive 0
noun primitivism the notion that the value of primitive cultures is superior to that of the modern world 0
noun primitivism the principles, characteristics, etc, of primitive art and artists 0

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Origin of primitivism

First appearance:

before 1860

One of the 29% newest English words

First recorded in 1860-65; primitive + -ism

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Parts of speech for Primitivism

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primitivism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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