diffusionism

dif·fu·sion·ism

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uh m]
- /dɪˈfyu ʒəˌnɪz əm/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [dih-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uh m]
- /dɪˈfyu ʒəˌnɪz əm/

Definitions of diffusionism word

noun diffusionism the theory or principle that diffusion is the main force in cultural innovation and change. 1
noun diffusionism The belief that changes in one culture are caused by diffusion of ideas from another, especially the West. 1
noun diffusionism a theory that most cultural similarities are the result of diffusion 0
noun diffusionism the theory that certain similar practices, inventions, etc. that exist among different cultures or peoples are solely or primarily the result of diffusion as opposed to independent discovery or development 0

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Origin of diffusionism

First appearance:

before 1935

One of the 8% newest English words

First recorded in 1935-40; diffusion + -ism

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diffusionism popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 43% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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