primitives

Definition of primitivesnext
plural of primitive

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for primitives
barbarians
Noun
  • And if any of you barbarians out there slather ranch dressing on your wings, there’s a special place in hell just for you.
    Bill Reinhard, New York Daily News, 5 Feb. 2026
  • We were inspired by their outrageous VHS cover art that promised epic tales of heroic barbarians rescuing buxom babes from giant monsters.
    Bear McCreary, HollywoodReporter, 7 Nov. 2025
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“Primitives.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/primitives. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.

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