diffusionism

 [dih-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm]  

dif·fu·sion·ism

   [dih-fyoo-zhuh-niz-uhm]
noun Anthropology.
the theory or principle that diffusion is the main force in cultural innovation and change.
Origin:
1935–40; diffusion + -ism

Related forms
dif·fu·sion·ist, noun, adjective
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