0 relating to human society at a very early stage of development, with people living in a simple way without machines or a writing system -- 原始的,早期的,远古的
These primitive peoples are believed to have worshipped the phallus as a symbol of regeneration.
Twelve thousand years ago, our ancestors were primitive savages living in caves.
These creatures are generally taken to be descended from primitive fishes.
The conditions at the campsite were rather primitive.