atavistic in the Oxford-Hachette French Dictionary

Translations for atavistic in the English»French Dictionary

atavistic [Brit ˌatəˈvɪstɪk, Am ˌædəˈvɪstɪk] ADJ

atavistic

atavique

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atavistic in the PONS Dictionary

Translations for atavistic in the English»French Dictionary

atavistic [ˈætəvɪstɪk, Am ˈæt̬-] ADJ

atavistic

atavique

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English

This is why literature has been stripped of its atavistic roles of being reformatory, builder of morality, curser of vanities and abolisher of vices.

nation.com.pk

Ethnic diversity was viewed as a source of atavistic conflict and the suggested solution involved territorial partition and population transfers.

theconversation.com

There is nothing that we can do to prevent this kind of atavistic rage.

blogs.telegraph.co.uk

Do they embody ancient tropes and act out atavistic rituals?

news.nationalpost.com

Art has morphed from its atavistic definition, growing to encompass different streams, turning contemporary with every new movement.

www.thehindu.com

In it he uses interconnected suites, brief lyrics, and rollicking narratives to explore what it means to inhabit the world in atavistic, primitive, and totemistic ways.

en.wikipedia.org

Grunge for example is viewed as an atavistic hybrid, drawing on elements of both punk and hippie culture.

en.wikipedia.org

If the majority wills what is socially atavistic, then to thwart the majority may be, though undemocratic, enlightened.

mediamatters.org

Neighbour disputes seem mostly to do with boundaries -- atavistic in the extreme.

www.independent.co.uk

He also has a long-standing fascination with the more atavistic elements of jazz.

www.smh.com.au