Dictionary entryCEFR B2adjective

primitive

IPA pronunciation: /ˈprɪmɪtɪv/

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Russian meaning

примитивный, первобытный

English definition

Relating to an early stage of development; simple and not advanced.

Example

The tribe used primitive tools made of stone.

Collocations

primitive society
primitive technology
primitive instincts
primitive conditions

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