1. an artist or writer who seeks to return to or imitate simple, basic, or early forms of expression
Usage: art; literature
2. a person who advocates for or believes in returning to a simpler way of life

1. relating to or characteristic of primitivism in art or lifestyle

Examples

• The primitivist painter drew inspiration from ancient cave art.
• As a primitivist, she rejected modern technology in favor of traditional crafts.
• The museum featured a collection of primitivist sculptures.
• His primitivist philosophy emphasized living close to nature.
• The primitivist movement influenced many early 20th-century artists.
• She adopted a primitivist approach to cooking, using only basic ingredients.
• The primitivist community grew their own food and made their own clothes.