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primitive

Definition:

(nou) a person who belongs to an early stage of civilization (nou) a mathematical expression from which another expression is derived (nou) a word serving as the basis for inflected or derived forms

Phonetic Transcription:

ˈprɪmɪtɪv

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The popular view of Celtic society is that it was primitive and uncivilized.

The primitive source is indispensable.

The conditions were raw and primitive.

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