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diffusionism Definition

dif·fu·sion·ism (-iz′əm)

noun

Anthrop. the theory that certain similar practices, inventions, etc. that exist among different cultures or peoples are solely or primarily the result of diffusion as opposed to independent discovery or development

diffusionism Related Forms

dif·fu′·sion·ist adjective, noun

Browse dictionary entries near diffusionism

  1. ‹ diffusion index
  2. ‹ diffusion
  3. ‹ diffusible
  4. ‹ diffuser
  5. ‹ diffused propagation
  6. ‹ diffuse
  7. ‹ DiffServ
  8. ‹ diffraction grating
  9. ‹ diffraction
  10. ‹ diffract
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