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diffusionist
Variant of diffusionism
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
Related Forms:
- diffusionist adjective, noun
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