primitive synonyms

primitive

modif.

  1. Simple

    rudimentary, embryonic, first; see fundamental 1.

  2. Ancient

    primeval, archaic, primordial; see old 3.

  3. Uncivilized

    crude, rough, simple, rude, atavistic, uncivilized, savage, uncultured, natural, barbaric, barbarous, barbarian, fierce, untamed, uncouth, Gothic, ignorant, undomesticated, wild, animal, brutish, raw, untaught, aboriginal, green, unlearned, untutored, underdeveloped; see also fierce 1, savage 1, 3.

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