-zhənə̇st noun
: one who emphasizes the role of diffusion in the history of culture:
a. : an advocate of diffusionism — contrasted with evolutionist
b. : a student of diffusion within a circumscribed geographical area especially in America
-zhənə̇st noun
: one who emphasizes the role of diffusion in the history of culture:
a. : an advocate of diffusionism — contrasted with evolutionist
b. : a student of diffusion within a circumscribed geographical area especially in America
Webster's New International English Dictionary. Новый международный словарь английского языка Webster. 2012