atavism Meaning

Definition: (noun) A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
Synonyms: throwback, reversion.
Usage: Perhaps some deep-rooted atavism urges the wanderer back to lands which his ancestors left in the dim beginnings of history.
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Definition: (noun) A reappearance of an earlier characteristic.
Synonyms: throwback, reversion.
Usage: Perhaps some deep-rooted atavism urges the wanderer back to lands which his ancestors left in the dim beginnings of history.
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