primitives

plural of primitive

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barbarians
Noun
  • The Gauls had been described as barbarians by Julius Caesar and Livy, but now had become these Ur people, far more ancient and civilized than their ancient Roman detractors.
    JSTOR Daily, JSTOR Daily, 16 Oct. 2025
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“Primitives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitives. Accessed 23 Oct. 2025.

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