About The Word Atavist

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Atavist

Atavist Meaning & Definition
Atavist Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Atavist?

[n] an organism that has the characteristics of a more primitive type of that organism

Synonyms | Synonyms for Atavist: throwback

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See Also | being | organism

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