primitivism in French
primitivism in French is primitivité, primitivisme — primitivism means the condition of being primitive, rather than developed or advanced.
primitivism in French
primitivité
The state or quality of being primitive.
primitivisme
Any of a group of related styles in the arts, influenced by a belief in the superiority of primitive forms.
What does "primitivism" mean?
- noun The condition of being primitive, rather than developed or advanced.
- noun The belief that life was better and more moral for primitive peoples or for children, and that civilization has made it worse.
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noun Any of several connected artistic styles shaped by the idea that primitive forms are superior.
"Exuberant in its primitivism, High Kicks has a joyous, slightly naive spark that sometimes evokes the sort of tuneful messes to which Calvin Johnson's name is often attached."
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- Exuberant in its primitivism, High Kicks has a joyous, slightly naive spark that sometimes evokes the sort of tuneful messes to which Calvin Johnson's name is often attached.
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What is "primitivism" in French?
"primitivism" in French is primitivité, primitivisme. primitivism means: The condition of being primitive, rather than developed or advanced.
Are there other ways to say "primitivism" in French?
Yes — French has 2 translations listed for "primitivism": primitivité, primitivisme.
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