Sedentism: Sedentism refers to the practice of living in permanent settlements rather than being nomadic. It involves establishing a fixed residence, typically linked to agriculture, allowing for stability and the development of more complex societies. See also History, Economic development, Society._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. |