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diffusionism

[ dih-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm ]

noun

, Anthropology.
  1. the theory or principle that diffusion is the main force in cultural innovation and change.


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Other Words From

  • dif·fusion·ist noun adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of diffusionism1

First recorded in 1935–40; diffusion + -ism

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