diffusionism

[ dih-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm ]

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

Origin of diffusionism

1
First recorded in 1935–40; diffusion + -ism

Other words from diffusionism

  • dif·fu·sion·ist, noun, adjective

Words Nearby diffusionism

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