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• diffusionism — diffusionist, n., adj. /di fyooh zheuh niz euhm/, n. Anthropol. the theory or principle that diffusion is the main force in cultural innovation and change. [1935 40; DIFFUSION + ISM] * * * …   Universalium

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• dif|fu|sion|ist — «dih FYOO zhuh nihst», noun, adjective. –n. a person who believes in some theory of diffusion, such as the theory of culture diffusion. –adj. of or in the manner of a diffusionist; favoring a theory of diffusion: »“The Rise of the West” by… …   Useful english dictionary

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