diffusionism

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

noun Anthropology.

the theory or principle that diffusion is the main force in cultural innovation and change.

Origin of diffusionism

First recorded in 1935–40; diffusion + -ism

OTHER WORDS FROM diffusionism

dif·fu·sion·ist, noun, adjective

Words nearby diffusionism

diffusion anoxia, diffusion coefficient, diffusion hypoxia, diffusion line, diffusion respiration, diffusionism, diffusive, diffusivity, diffusor, diflorasone diacetate, difluence