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primitivism
Primitivism (noun) means the condition of being primitive, rather than developed or advanced.
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1
The condition of being primitive, rather than developed or advanced.
2
The belief that life was better and more moral for primitive peoples or for children, and that civilization has made it worse.
3
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."
— Ben Rayner, Ben Rayner's reasons to live (2009)
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What is the meaning of primitivism?
"primitivism" (noun) means the condition of being primitive, rather than developed or advanced.
What is another word for primitivism?
Other words for "primitivism" include primitiveness, crudeness, rudeness, crudity.
What are the different meanings of primitivism?
"primitivism" has 3 main meanings: 1. The condition of being primitive, rather than developed or advanced; 2. The belief that life was better and more moral for primitive peoples or for children, and that civilization has made it worse; 3. Any of several connected artistic styles shaped by the idea that primitive forms are superior.
