early in the history of the world or of humankind. primitive toolmaking. Anthropology. (no longer in technical use) of or relating to a preliterate or tribal people having cultural or physical similarities with their early ancestors. primitive passions. the primitive phase of the history of a town. primitive ideas and habits. More @Wikipedia
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