Darwinism
['dɑrwɪn,ɪzəm]
Definition
(noun.) a theory of organic evolution claiming that new species arise and are perpetuated by natural selection.
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Definition
(n.) The theory or doctrines put forth by Darwin. See above.
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Definition
n. the theory of the origin of species propounded by C. Darwin (1809-82).—adjs. Darwin′ian Darwin′ical.
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Examples
- They soon got beyond the first crude popular misconception of Darwinism, the idea that every man is for himself alone. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- It was just this dignity of government which the crude Darwinism and the Kiplingism of the later Victorian years were destroying. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
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