Darwinist: meaning, definitions and examples
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Darwinist
[ หdษr.wษช.nษชst ]
biological theory
A Darwinist is a person who supports or believes in the theories of Charles Darwin, particularly the concept of evolution by natural selection. They assert that species evolve over time and that those best adapted to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.
Synonyms
evolutionist, natural selection advocate.
Examples of usage
- Many Darwinists argue that natural selection is the driving force behind evolution.
- The debate between creationism and Darwinism continues in educational institutions.
- Darwinists often cite fossil records as evidence for evolutionary changes.
Translations
Translations of the word "Darwinist" in other languages:
๐ต๐น darwinista
๐ฎ๐ณ เคกเคพเคฐเฅเคตเคฟเคจเคตเคพเคฆเคฟเคฏเฅเค
๐ฉ๐ช Darwinist
๐ฎ๐ฉ darwinis
๐บ๐ฆ ะดะฐัะฒัะฝััั
๐ต๐ฑ darwinista
๐ฏ๐ต ใใผใฆใฃใในใ
๐ซ๐ท darwiniste
๐ช๐ธ darwinista
๐น๐ท darvinist
๐ฐ๐ท ๋ค์์ฃผ์์
๐ธ๐ฆ ุฏุงุฑูููู
๐จ๐ฟ darwinista
๐ธ๐ฐ darwinista
๐จ๐ณ ่พพๅฐๆไธปไน่
๐ธ๐ฎ darvinist
๐ฎ๐ธ Darwinisti
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะะฐัะฒะธะฝะธัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแ แแแแแกแขแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ darvinist
๐ฒ๐ฝ darwinista
Etymology
The term 'Darwinist' is derived from the name of Charles Darwin, an English naturalist, geologist, and biologist, who is most famous for his contributions to the science of evolution. The foundational work, 'On the Origin of Species', was published in 1859 and introduced the scientific theory of natural selection. The usage of 'Darwinist' began to emerge in the late 19th century as discussions about evolutionary biology gained traction among scientists and the general public. Often, the term has been used in both supportive and critical contexts, sometimes sparking debates about the implications of Darwinโs theories. The label 'Darwinism' itself has evolved, encompassing various interpretations of evolutionary theory that extend beyond Darwin's original ideas, leading to the establishment of modern evolutionary synthesis. Today, while the term is still sometimes used pejoratively by opponents of evolution, it primarily refers to a broad acceptance of the scientific principles articulated by Darwin and those who followed in his footsteps.