diffusionism

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]

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