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diffusionism

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[dih-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm] / dɪˈfju ʒəˌnɪz əm /

noun

Anthropology.

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

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Etymology

Origin of diffusionism

First recorded in 1935–40; diffusion + -ism

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