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Primitivist

Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective

Meaning

Exhibiting or practicing primitivism, the advocacy of primitive over refined forms.

Definitions by Sense

  1. Exhibiting or practicing primitivism, the advocacy of primitive over refined forms
  2. A proponent of primitivism.

Example Sentences

[…] they developed a sound that mixed the menace of rockabilly’s primitivist fringe with dark psychedelia and the blunt simplicity of punk.

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What does primitivist mean?

Primitivist means Exhibiting or practicing primitivism, the advocacy of primitive over refined forms.

What is a synonym for primitivist?

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How do you use primitivist in a sentence?

[…] they developed a sound that mixed the menace of rockabilly’s primitivist fringe with dark psychedelia and the blunt simplicity of punk.

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