Primitive

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Relating to an early stage of development; simple and basic.

Example Sentences

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

The tribe lived in primitive huts made of mud and straw.

Example Expressions

primitive instincts

Synonyms

ancient, basic, crude, simple, undeveloped, early

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ancient, basic, crude, simple

Entry 2

basic, crude, simple, undeveloped, early

Antonyms

modern, advanced, sophisticated, refined, developed

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modern, advanced, sophisticated, refined

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advanced, modern, developed

Collocations

primitive tools, primitive society, primitive conditions, primitive technology, primitive life, primitive culture

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primitive tools, primitive society, primitive conditions, primitive technology

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primitive society, primitive technology, primitive life, primitive culture