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from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun Art originating among the common people of a nation or region and usually reflecting their traditional culture, especially everyday or festive items produced or decorated by unschooled artists.

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  • noun genre of art of unknown origin that reflects traditional values of a society

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