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primitive

ˈprɪmɪtɪv

adjective

prymitywny

prɨmʲiˈtɨvnɨ· przymiotnik
Also
pierwotnypodstawowy
Definition

Relating to an early stage in the evolutionary or historical development of something; basic or unsophisticated.

Examples
Primitive tools were made from stone and wood.
Prymitywne narzędzia były wykonane z kamienia i drewna.
The tribe lived in a primitive hut.
Plemię mieszkało w prymitywnej chacie.
Synonyms
ancientrudimentarybasic
Collocations
primitive societyprimitive artprimitive technology

noun

prymityw

prɨˈmʲitɨf· rzeczownik
Definition

A person or thing belonging to a non-industrial society or to an early stage of development.

Examples
The museum displayed artifacts from early primitives.
Muzeum wystawiało artefakty wczesnych prymitywów.
He was considered a primitive in his artistic style.
Był uważany za prymitywa w swoim stylu artystycznym.
Synonyms
aboriginal
Collocations
early primitives
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