a theory that most cultural similarities are the result of diffusion
evolutionary diffusionism
diffusion
diffusionism in American English
(dɪˈfjuʒənˌɪzəm)
noun
Anthropology
the theory that certain similar practices, inventions, etc. that exist among different cultures or peoples are solely or primarily the result of diffusion as opposed to independent discovery or development
Derived forms
diffusionist (difˈfusionist)
adjective, noun
Examples of 'diffusionism' in a sentence
diffusionism
`The fancy term for pre-Columbian travel to and from other continents is diffusionism.