neo-Darwinism

noun

neo-Dar·​win·​ism ˌnē-ō-ˈdär-wə-ˌni-zəm How to pronounce neo-Darwinism (audio)
: a theory of evolution that is a synthesis of Darwin's theory in terms of natural selection and modern population genetics
neo-Darwinist noun

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1900, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of neo-Darwinism was circa 1900

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“Neo-Darwinism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/neo-Darwinism. Accessed 26 Dec. 2024.

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neo-Darwinism

noun
neo-Dar·​win·​ism -ˈdär-wə-ˌniz-əm How to pronounce neo-Darwinism (audio)
: a theory of evolution that is a synthesis of Darwin's theory in terms of natural selection and modern population genetics
neo-Darwinist noun

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