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primitive culture — Introduction in the lexicon of early anthropologists, any of numerous societies characterized by features that may include lack of a written language, relative isolation, small population, relatively simple social institutions and… … Universalium
Southern Africa — Introduction southernmost region of the African continent, comprising the countries of Angola, Botswana, Lesotho, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The island nation of Madagascar is excluded… … Universalium
balti — ˈbəltē noun (plural balti or baltis) Usage: usually capitalized 1. a. : a muslimized Tibetan people in northern Kashmir having some physical resemblances to the Indo Aryan Dards, having a castelike system of social hierarchy, and possibly being… … Useful english dictionary
